How to Become an LPN in Ohio
To become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Ohio requires the candidate to complete an accredited LPN program and pass the National Council for Licensure Examination. LPNs must be licensed by the state of Ohio in accordance with the Ohio State Board of Nursing to practice nursing and hold the title of LPN.
In Ohio, 26% of the nursing workforce is made up of LPNs. Nursing is expected to grow by 20 to 22% through the year 2020. That translates to new nursing opportunities, as well as an increase in current nursing positions. The growth will add about a million nursing positions throughout the country, and for Ohio it means an addition 20,000 to 25,000 new employment opportunities.
LPN Job Description
The duties of an LPN will vary depending on the type of facility. LPNs typically dispense medication and monitor reactions and results, monitor vital signs and recommend corrective action when vitals are not consistently in the normal zone, prepare, implement and maintain patient care plans, dress wounds, change bandages, test patient’s blood sugar levels, document and maintain patients medical records and interface between patients, physicians, family members and other medical staff.
LPN Education in Ohio
LPN candidates in Ohio must complete an LPN program approved and accredited by the Ohio State Nursing Board. LPN programs can be found at vocational training centers, community colleges, two and four year colleges and universities and some high schools that provide career and technology programs. Most LPN programs take eight months to a year to complete and result in the award of a diploma or certificate. Some schools offer a two year LPN program and award an Associate’s degree upon completion. The programs are required to include classroom studies and clinical training. Course work found in LPN programs include, but are not limited to, nursing fundamentals, nursing management, medical terminology, anatomy, nutrition, pharmacology and physiology. Clinical training is performed at a local healthcare facility and under the direction of a registered nursing instructor.
LPN Licensing
After the completion of an LPN program, the graduate will apply to State Nursing Board to take the National Council for Licensure Examination for LPNs (NCLEX-PN). The application to the Nursing Board will include a fingerprint card and a fingerprint based criminal background check. The fee for the fingerprint card must be paid directly to the Ohio State Police, and the application fee and background check fee are paid to the Board of Nursing. The Board will review the application and notify the applicant to register with Pearson VUE, the exam administrators. The applicant will choose the most convenient testing site and choose an available time and date to take the exam. There is a separate fee to be paid to Pearson to take the exam. The State Nursing Board will notify graduates of exam results and report either pass or fail. Graduates who pass will receive a license via postal mail and graduates who fail will receive instructions to retake the exam. The initial license will be valid until the next even year, which may be less than two years.
LPNs in Ohio are required to renew their license every two years during even numbered years. The licensing period is from 01 September to 31 August. LPNs must complete 24 hours of continuing education contact hours during the 24 months of licensing. At least one continuing education hour must be related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio Nurse Practice code and rules – Category A. The continuing education hours can be taken online or at seminars. All programs must be approved by the Ohio State Nursing Board. Renewal applicants must provide documentation as part of the renewal process.
LPN Schools in Ohio
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- Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's programs designed for working adults
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List of Approved OH Practical Nursing Schools
Acadia Career Institute Practical Nursing Program
17345 McCutcheonville Road
Pemberville, OH 43450
(734) 790-0501
Akron School of Practical Nursing
1532 Peckham Street
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
6685 Doubletree Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 825-6255
Antonelli College Practical Nursing Program
124 East 7th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-4338
Apollo School of Practical Nursing
201 W. Market Street
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2975
Athena Career Academy
5203 Airport Highway
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 472-1150
ATS Institute of Technology
325 Alpha Park
Highland Heights, OH 44143
(440) 449-1700
Auburn Practical Nursing Program
8140 Auburn Road
Concord Twp., OH 44077
(440) 357-7542 x 8367
Beckfield College
225 Pictoria Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 671-1920
Belmont College
120 Fox-Shannon Place
St. Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 695-9500
Brown Mackie College Findlay
1700 Fostoria Avenue, Suite 100
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 423-2211
Buckeye Hills Career Center
351 Buckeye Hills Road
P.O. Box 157
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334 x205
Butler Tech Program of Practical Nurse Education
3603 Hamilton-Middletown Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 645-8200
Central Ohio Technical College
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-9285
Central School of Practical Nursing, Inc.
4700 Rockside Road
(Summit I), Ste 120 & 250
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 391-8434
Choffin School of Practical Nursing
200 East Wood Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8723
Cincinnati State Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing
3254 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 612-5823
Clark State Community College
570 East Leffel Lane, P.O. Box 570
Springfield, OH 45501
(937) 328-8078
Collins Career Center Program in Practical Nursing
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641 x 450
Columbiana County Career & Technical Center School of Practical Nursing
9364 State Route 45
Lisbon, OH 44432
(330) 424-9562
Columbus School of Practical Nursing
North Adult Education Center
2323 Lexington Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6000 x 221
Columbus State Community College
550 East Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43216
(614) 287-5764
Cuyahoga Community College Division of Nursing Education
2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 987-4067
Eastern Gateway Community College
4000 Sunset Boulevard
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-5591 x231
EHOVE School of Practical Nursing
EHOVE Career Center
316 West Mason Road
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-4663 x231
ETI Technical College
2076 Youngstown-Warren Road
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9919
Felbry School of Nursing
6055 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 781-1085
Fortis College School of Nursing
2545 Bailey Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 923-9959
Great Oaks School of Practical Nursing
3254 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8810
The Hannah E. Mullins School of Practical Nursing
230 North Lincoln Avenue, Suite 3
Salem, OH 44460
(330) 332-8940
Hocking College Practical Nursing Program
3301 Hocking Parkway
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-6350
Hondros College
4140 Executive Parkway
Westerville, OH 43081
(888) 466-3767
James A. Rhodes State College
4240 Campus Drive
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 995-8218
Knoedler School of Practical Nurse Education
1565 Route 167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-5545
Knox County Career Center
308 Martinsburg Road
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-2933 x 113
Lorain County Community College
1005 North Abbe Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(800) 995-5222 x4015
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
6800 Hoke Road
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 854-6297
Mid-East Career and Technology Center Adult Education PN Program
400 Richards Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-3111 x147
North Central State College
2441 Kenwood Circle
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 755-4800
Northcoast Medical Training Academy
1832 State Route 59
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 678-6600
Northwest State Community College
22600 State Route 34
Archbold, OH 43502
(419) 267-1246
Ohio Institute of Allied Health
6245 Old Troy Pike
Huber Heights, OH 45424
(937) 237-1010
Ohio Medical Career Center
1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, Suite 110
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 567-8880
Owens Community College
PO Box 10,000
Toledo, OH 43699-1947
(567) 661-7338
Pickaway – Ross County JVSD
424 East Mound Street
Circleville, OH 43113
(740) 642-1440
Pike County Career Technology Center
175 Beaver Creek Road
P.O. Box 577
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-4172
Portage Lakes Career Center – W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing
4401 Shriver Road
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 896-8105
Practical Nurse Program of Canton City Schools
116 McKinley Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 453-3271
Practical Nursing – Fortis College in Centerville
555 E. Alex-Bell Road
Centerville, OH 45459
(937) 433-3410
Practical Nursing – Fortis College in Cincinnati
11499 Chester Road, Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 771-2795
Practical Nursing – Fortis College in Ravenna
653 Enterprise Parkway
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-7319
Practical Nursing – Fortis College in Westerville
4151 Executive Parkway, Suite 120
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 882-2551
Professional Skills Institute
1505 Holland Road
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 720-6670
Richard Medical Academy
5237 Renwyck Drive
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 534-2371
Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing
530 North Lincoln Avenue
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 829-2284
Sandusky Career Center School of Practical Nursing
2130 Hayes Avenue
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 624-3260
School of Nursing at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
8001 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 746-8315
Scioto County Career Technical Center
951 Vern Riffe Drive
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5526
Southern State Community College
100 Hobart Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3431 x264
Stautzenberger College
1796 Indian Wood Circle
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 866-0261 x 162
Toledo School of Practical Nursing
3281 Upton Avenue
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-8706
Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education in Nursing
333 E. Center Street
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4682 x500
Trumbull Career and Technical Center
528 Educational Highway
Warren, OH 44483
(330) 847-0503
Upper Valley Career Center
8811 Career Drive
Piqua, OH 45356
(937) 381-1717
Washington State Community College
710 Colegate Drive
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Wayne County Schools Career Center
518 West Prospect Street
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7030
Wayne County Schools Career Center High School
518 West Prospect Street
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7030
Willoughby–Eastlake School of Practical Nursing Adult Division
34050 Glen Drive, Suite 2
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 602-5094
Willoughby–Eastlake School of Practical Nursing High School Division
34050 Glen Drive, Suite 2
Eastlake, OH 44095
(440) 602-5094
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