Lakeland Community College Nursing Program Review

Lakeland Community College (LCC) has been around since 1967 and was the very first college in the state that was founded by the vote of the people themselves. It is their priority to make higher education more accessible to students in the area.

Today, Lakeland Community College provides two-year transfer programs, paraprofessional and technical programs, general education, and professional educational counseling. Almost 21,000 individuals now attend the school every year in both credit programs and noncredit programs.

Lakeland Community College – Nursing Department

Lakeland Community College’s nursing department educates, empowers and enriches nursing students, so that they may eventually assume the caring responsibilities and roles needed of registered nurses.

This program has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and has been accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Registered Nursing (RN) Degree

This program prepares students to work as registered nurses in nursing homes, hospitals and various other healthcare agencies. Daytime, evening and weekend options are all available for this particular program.

To apply, students will need to have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or a minimum score of 1400 on the SAT. They must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum grade of C in high school chemistry, biology and algebra, as well.

Graduates of this program can sit for the National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX) to get state licensure and registration as registered nurses.

LPN to RN – Access to Registered Nursing

Advanced placement for LPNs can be taken by students through the ACCESS to RN option.

To apply, students need to have a current non-restricted license and must have finished the required courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5, as well as have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. They also need to have finished a year of work experience as LPNs.

Nursing Program Options

The High School Option

High school graduates and seniors can apply to the nursing program within two years of graduating. To apply, students will need to complete a college application; have a minimum score of 21 on the ACT or a minimum score of 1400 on the SAT; have a minimum grade of C in high school chemistry, biology and algebra; have a minimum GPA of 2.5; and meet with a school counselor.

The College Option

Students that don’t qualify for the high school option can choose this option instead. To apply, students will need to complete a college application; submit a transcript from high school or any college; have a minimum grade of C on the required courses; pass the pre-admission test; and meet with a school counselor. They will also need to take a Math Placement Test and pass it with a minimum grade of C.

The Advanced Education Option

Students who already have an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health, an Associate of Science Degree, or a Bachelor of Science Degree in natural sciences can take this option and skip the pre-admission test. However, all of the other requirements of the college option still apply for this option, as well.

Contact:
Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive,
Kirtland, OH 44094-5198