The Nursing Division at Northwest State Community College offers nursing degree and certificate programs that prepare students to meet the rapidly changing demands of the healthcare industry.
All programs in the Nursing Division are fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing; the RN and LPN to RN programs are also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and enter directly into the workforce. Students who have prior misdemeanor, felony, or D.U.I. convictions may be denied access to clinical agencies and the opportunity to take the NCLEX. State Law (Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 160) requires certain agencies providing care to children or adults age 60 or older to require a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII) check of past misdemeanors and felonies. Job seekers are prohibited from holding such jobs if they have previously been convicted of (or pleaded guilty to) a variety of offenses. Contact the Dean of Nursing for further information.
Degree and certificate programs offered through the Nursing Division include:
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- LPN to RN Advanced Standing Program (RN)
Certificate Program
- Practical Nursing (PN)
