Nurse Forward
Answer the call to lead in nursing.
Build on your Licensed Practical Nurse experience and expertise to advance into registered nursing practice. This pathway is designed specifically for working LPNs who want to expand their clinical responsibilities, develop leadership skills and take on the advanced patient care roles that come with RN licensure—all while maintaining your current career momentum.
Owens’ Pre-LPN to RN Concentration, AS offers a cost-effective pathway designed for LPNs ready for the next step. Apply for admission into Owens’ LPN/ADN Progression, AAS program or complete this concentration and transfer to bachelor’s degree programs.
This pathway prepares you to expand your knowledge, take on new challenges and grow into the nurse you know you can be—building a future filled with purpose and opportunity.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
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 Science (AS)
Department
Department of Nursing
Required Credit Hours
62-66
Real Results
86.9%
Students retention rate over the past five years
100%
Employer satisfaction rate with Owens graduates
6%
Projected job growth for RNs in Ohio
From LPN to RN: Your Next Step
Begin your journey from LPN to RN with a comprehensive foundation in science, communication, and patient care. Your first semester focuses on understanding the human body with coursework in psychology, composition, healthcare careers, medical terminology and anatomy and physiology.
Deepen this knowledge in your second semester with advanced anatomy and physiology, lifespan psychology and mathematics courses designed to strengthen your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. You’ll also develop the essential interpersonal skills that nurses use daily with patients, families and healthcare teams through a communication or public speaking course.
Your third semester expands your expertise with microbiology and immunology, ethics and an additional composition course. You’ll also complete Certified Nurse Aide Training, gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience that bridges the gap between theory and practice.
The final semester offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to select five electives aligned with your interests while completing your associate degree requirements. Whether you choose to strengthen your scientific foundation, explore the humanities or pursue additional healthcare-focused courses, you’ll be customizing your education to ensure a successful transition into a registered nursing program.
Career Outcomes
This concentration provides the science and general education prerequisites for competitive entry into Owens’ LPN/ADN Progression, AAS program, keeping you on track toward NCLEX-RN eligibility and a career as a Registered Nurse.
RNs are in high demand across virtually every healthcare setting—hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, community health organizations and specialized units—giving you flexibility to find the environment and role that best matches your passion and lifestyle. The LPN-to-RN path also opens doors to specialized fields like pediatrics, critical care, obstetrics and leadership roles.
Whether you prefer direct patient care or aspire to advanced practice, research or management, becoming an RN is a strategic step forward. Explore the employment data to understand trends in our area.
In Their Words
“Owens nursing lab staff emphasize skills you will need to know in the field. We practiced the skills so many times that by the time we did them in the hospital, it was just muscle memory.”
Caitlyn Fuller, Registered Nurse Program grad
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
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 and Health Professions
Healthcare Education Center 132 TToledo-area Campus
Phone: (567) 661-2111 | Email