Power Up Your Nursing
Step up to RN and provide advanced clinical care.
Registered nurses earn significantly more than LPNs, with RN salaries averaging $77,600 annually compared to $50,090 for LPNs. Hospitals and healthcare facilities employ RN’s for their advanced assessment skills and ability to manage multiple patients. You’ll bridge from LPN to RN in just three semesters, building on your existing experience while gaining the critical thinking and leadership skills that make RNs indispensable to patient care teams.
With immersive clinical experience and real-world application, this program will prepare you for the expanded responsibilities of a registered nurse.
Traits that will set you apart as a great RN:
- Clinical Expertise: You’ll develop deep knowledge of nursing practices, advanced patient assessment and evidence-based care
- Compassionate Communication Skills: You’ll show empathy for every patient and communicate clearly with families and healthcare teams
- Adaptability: You’ll embrace technology flexibly and confidently guide care in any situation
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
At Owens, you have a team of dedicated, experienced professionals guiding you. In turn, your faculty will be supported by an Advisory Committee of local professionals.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Department
Department of Nursing
Required Credit Hours
52-54
A Look Ahead
~80%
Students go on to earn their ADN degree
14-15
Average class size—smaller cohorts for hands-on learning
80%
Employment rate for LPN/ADN graduates in Ohio within 1 year of graduation
From LPN to RN in Three Semesters
In your first semester, you’ll strengthen your foundation with anatomy and physiology while studying human behavior in general psychology. A transitional concepts course will help bridge the gap between your LPN and RN roles.
During the second semester, you’ll advance your understanding of the human body with additional anatomy and physiology coursework and tackle ethical decision-making and adult health concepts. Throughout your study, you’ll combine lectures, labs and clinical experiences to care for patients with a range of conditions.
You’ll study evidence-based practice in your third semester with courses like microbiology, immunology, composition and statistics. You’ll refine your clinical expertise through complex health concepts and applied concepts for nursing practice, applying advanced skills directly in patient care.
Throughout the program, you’ll benefit from a curriculum designed to seamlessly integrate theory and practice. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation lab, with each course including dedicated time in both the skills lab and human patient simulator labs.
Review this important information about the Licensed Practical Nurse/Associate Degree Nursing Progression, AAS Program:
Career Outcomes
You’ll graduate qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and complete your transition from LPN to RN. As a registered nurse, you’ll expand your scope of practice, making critical decisions and providing advanced patient care. You’ll develop deeper patient relationships while playing a vital role in saving lives and improving health outcomes.
Your RN license will open doors to flexible work settings across the healthcare spectrum—from hospitals and clinics to home health and specialty care—with shift options designed to accommodate your lifestyle. Explore the employment data to understand trends in our area.
Review more program outcomes below:
In Their Words
“I feel like my passion has come full circle from a dream to reality.”
La Donia Shaw, LPN/ADN Progression Program, ’23
Selective Admission
LPN/ADN Progression Program, AAS is a “Selective Health” program—meaning we can only admit a limited number of students each year. Prospective students should apply to Owens first, then to the LPN/ADN Progression program. Class admission uses a point-based system based on your academic record.
First, we look at your grade point average (GPA). Next, bonus points are awarded for many LPN/ADN general education course earning a C or better. If you haven’t taken enough of those courses, we look only at your high school GPA. General education courses can be taken before you’re admitted to the program.
If you choose a different program at Owens, these general education courses may also count toward it. Work with your advisor early and often if you are considering multiple programs. See how the points work.
For clinical placement, you are required to submit documentation of a completed health exam, background check and additional requirements.
Accreditation
The LPN/ADN Progression Program is approved through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
The Registered Nurse program (which includes the LPN/ADN progression program) is accredited through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Contact Us
Diana Tolles, DNP, MSN, RNAssistant Chair, Lab Operations, Nursing
Health Education Center 132 BToledo-area Campus
Phone: (567) 661-7111
Email
Irene K. Jones, EdD, MSN, RNAssistant Dean, School of Nursing & Health Professions
Healthcare Education Center 132 TToledo-area Campus
Phone: (567) 661-2111
Email
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