LPN/ADN Transition | A.A.S.

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Transfer Agreements

The LPN/ADN Transition program is for Licensed Practical Nurses who are licensed in the state of Ohio and are interested in becoming a registered nurse. This program may be completed in three semesters after one semester of prerequisites are completed. The nursing courses are sequential and require three consecutive semesters to complete. Continuation in and graduation from the nursing program is contingent upon the student earning a minimum grade of “C” in the courses indicated in the tables below. The first transition course NUR 210S Role of Nurse in Clinical Applications I  has both classroom and laboratory requirements. NUR 265S Clinical Applications in Nursing II  and NUR 275S Caring for Childbearing Family/Capstone  are held in classrooms and laboratories, where area hospitals, community centers and nursing homes provide clinical training sites. After completing the LPN/ADN Transition program, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for licensure as a registered nurse.♦
♦ The Ohio Board of Nursing has specific requirements regarding criminal conviction/criminal background checks that must be met prior to approval to take the NCLEX.

Accreditation ►
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Edison State Community College at the Piqua Campus located in Piqua, Ohio, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000

Some possible careers include ►
staff nurse in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physician’s offices, home health, long-term care and health care settings

Minimum Criteria for Application to LPN/ADN Transition Program ►
To be considered for acceptance into the Registered Nursing program, students must meet the following minimum criteria for application:
► 1. Be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
► 2. Provide proof of active, unencumbered, Ohio LPN license, or a multi-state nursing license.
► 3. Complete an Edison State Community College application (not required if previously submitted).
► 4. Meet the following minimum academic requirements for admission:

• have satisfactory math assessment score, a grade of “B” or higher in MTH 093D Math Literacy , or a grade of “C” or higher in MTH 099D Intermediate Algebra ; and
• have satisfactory assessment scores in reading and writing to be ready to take ENG 121S Composition I  or successfully completed ENG 092D Developmental Reading and Writing . 

► 5. Provide official high school transcript or GED report to Student Services, postmarked by the application deadline for the desired term. 
► 6. Have an overall, cumulative college GPA or high school GPA (if no college courses have been taken) of 2.5 or higher. If cumulative college GPA is not 2.5 or higher, demonstrated improvement in recent academic work will be considered. (NOTE Students accepted into the Nursing Program but whose Edison State GPA drops below 2.5 before the start of their program will be refused entry.)
► 7. Request official ACT, SAT, or placement scores, postmarked by the application deadline for the desired term, if not on high school transcript.
► 8. Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, postmarked by the application deadline for the desired term.:
► 9. Provide official transcripts from approved LPN Program, postmarked by the application deadline for the desired term.
► 10. Have successfully completed prerequisite courses as follows:

• BIO 125S Anatomy & Physiology I  with a grade of “C” or higher; 
• CHM 111S Basic Chemistry of Life Processes  with a grade of “C” or higher. (NOTE High School chemistry or CHM 110S Introduction to Chemistry  is prerequisite for BIO 125S  and CHM 111S . 
• PSY 121S Introduction to Psychology ; and
• ALH 151S Health Care Medical Terminology  (or receive transfer equivalency).

► 11. Meet with the nursing advisor prior to filling out the application. Schedule an appointment with the nursing advisor, Carin Benning, by calling Student Services at 937.778.7850. Appointment may be in person, by phone, or virtual.
► 12. Complete an online LPN/ADN Transition Program application (see below) for admission into NUR 210S Role of Nurse in Clinical Applications I  during one of the two application periods. Applications are accepted from December 15 until the application deadline of January 31 for the next fall term. Applications are accepted from June 15 until the application deadline of July 31 for the next spring term.
► 13. Note that applicants who have failed two or more nursing courses (can be the same course or different courses) at any college within the last three years will not be considered for admission.

The selection committee will review all nursing applications and select applicants. All applicants will receive an email of the status of their application approximately 6-8 weeks after the application submission deadline. Those selected for the program are required to have a physical and medical health form completed by a physician/nurse practitioner, a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer card, a successful background check, a successful drug screen, and proof of health insurance.

NOTE Registration in and completion of support courses listed for the nursing program does not guarantee selection into the nursing proram. 

►Click here for the LPN/ADN Transition Program Application  (Students must meet with the nursing advisor prior to filling out this application. Schedule an appointment with nursing advisor, Carin Benning, by calling Student Services at 937.778.7850.)
►Click here for the Nursing Student Handbook      
►Click here for the 2025 Nursing Student Achievement Data   
►Click here for the Board of Nursing License Requirements    

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

1. value clients and their support systems as an integral part in decision-making when providing compassionate care;
2. integrate leadership skills, demonstrating professional judgment and accountability to perform actions within standards of nursing care;
3. apply evidence-based practice in the delivery of optimal health care;
4. utilize measures of quality improvement at an individual and systems level to ensure delivery of safe care;
5. utilize information and technology in an ethical manner to provide communication, examine information, reduce the risk of errors, and support decision making;
6. communicate accurately and effectively to deliver safe care in collaboration with other members of the health care team; and
7. respond to the larger health care system and its impact on the delivery of care.