RN Completion for LPN

• Information Packet for RN Completion for LPNs
• Stark State Nursing Program Purpose and Philosophy (PDF)
• MANDATORY MEETINGS and ACE Test Dates for LPNs (PDF)
  

Applicants to the registered nurse (RN) completion for licensed practical nurse (LPN) program must be graduates of an approved practical nurse program. The LPN seeking consideration for advanced standing admission to Stark State College’s ADN program must meet the following requirements:

• complete the College admissions process and take any developmental courses recommended which may include Intro to Algebra
• submit a program application to Office of Academic Records/Registrar’s Office
• current active Ohio LPN licensure
• submit an original copy of high school transcript and/or GED scores and transcript from practical nurse program and official college transcript of any college work.
• must attend a mandatory meeting to review the admission requirements and the application process prior to placing an application for RN Completion for LPN tract
• minimum GPA 2.5 in LPN program or 12 more recent hours of college credit
• minimum “C” in high school chemistry within last five years or show equivalency
• minimum “C” in BIO121, BIO122, CHEM121, CHM122, ENG124, PSY121
• if an LPN does not complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better by the third attempt within the last seven years, including withdrawals, the student will not be permitted to apply to the nursing program: Anatomy and Physiology I and II; General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I and II; General Psychology, and College Composition
• complete the required nursing validation test within three years prior to enrolling in the first Stark State nursing course
• decision score of 70 or above on the ACE-I-PN-RN test

Effective January 1, 2007, LPNs who place an application for Advanced Standing Admission will only be permitted to attempt the ACE test twice within five years. If they are not successful by the second attempt, they will not be permitted to repeat the ACE test and thus will not be eligible for Advanced Standing Admission (within the five year period). Those LPNs not eligible for Advanced Standing Admission may seek admission to the two-year program.

A licensed practical nurse must inform the department chair if he/she is currently participating in the Ohio Board of Nursing Alternative Program prior to submitting an application to the nursing program.