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Associate of Applied Science: ACCESS in Nursing - LPN to RN
Lorain County Community College, in cooperation with BGSU Firelands College, offers its NLNAC accredited Associate Degree
Nursing (ADN) Programs at the BGSU Firelands College campus providing nursing education to area residents. This satellite
program provides the opportunity for residents of the areas to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from
LCCC. All support courses taken at BGSU Firelands College will transfer to LCCC. The clinical courses are offered at local
health care agencies in the Sandusky and surrounding areas.
Career Profile
Registered nurses (RNs) provide care to patients, families and communities and also work to promote health, prevent disease
and help patients cope with illness. Registered nurses may work in hospitals, physicians’ private offices, nursing homes,
clinics, schools, work sites and in patients’ homes under the direction of such health professionals as physicians, dentists,
podiatrists, optometrists and others.
When providing direct care, registered nurses observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress; assist physicians
during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation.
Registered nurses also develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in prop er care; and help
individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. Registered nurses are members of a profession and work
diligently to uphold the standards of the profession.
Registered nurses are caring and compassionate; are able to accept responsibility and direct, delegate to and/or supervise
others; are able to follow orders precisely; and are able to determine when consultation is required. All nurses are patient
advocates and health educators.
Job Outlook
Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. This growth will be driven
by technological advances in patient care, which permit a greater number of medical problems to be treated, and an increasing
emphasis on primary (basic) care.
In addition, the number of older people, who are much more likely than younger people to need medical care, is projected to
grow rapidly.
About the Program
This program prepares graduates to function as registered nurses in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies.
Registered nurses promote health for clients through hygienic care; teaching; assessment of body systems; implementation of
the nursing process, including treatment modalities offered by the physician; and rehabilitative care.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
Admission Requirements
To enter the program, a student must possess Ohio licensure to practice as an LPN and be a graduate of an approved LPN program.
A student must have completed all LPN courses and all science coursework with a “C” or better, as well as have a 2.5 grade
point average in all prerequisite coursework. In addition, a student must possess credentials to administer medication in
Ohio.
The following courses are considered Support Coursework. Students should be aware that some or all of these courses may be
waived, depending on courses completed for their respective LPN programs
* denotes a course that may be waived upon completion of transition course
** denotes a course that is lecture only with no clinical requirement offered online
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Support Coursework
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BGSU Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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BIOG 1210
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Anatomy and Physiology I
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4
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BIOG 1220
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Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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BIOG 2510
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General Microbiology
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4
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CHMY 1610
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Chemistry
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4
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OR High School Chemistry (Grade of C or Higher)
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ENGL 1610
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College Composition I
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3
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ENGL 1620
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College Composition II
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3
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PSYH 1510
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General Psychology
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4
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PSYH 2510
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Human Growth and Development
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3
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SOCY 1510
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Intro to Sociology
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3
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MATH XXXX
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Intro to Statistics
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3
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First-year Courses
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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NURS 101
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Transitions to RN
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3
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(above course offered on-line, summer only)
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NURS 117
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*Health Assessment
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3
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NURS 115
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*Basic Nursing Concepts
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7
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NURS 129
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Behavioral Health Nursing
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6
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NURS 136
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**Maternal-Newborn Nursing
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2
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NURS 137
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**Child Health Nursing
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2
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NURS 125
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
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4
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Second-year Courses
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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NURS 210, 213
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Comprehensive Adult Nursing II, III
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12
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NURS 205
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Applied Clinical Ethics
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2
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NURS 245
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Advanced Concepts in Nursing
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5
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For Further Information
Ellen Naderer,
Office of Nursing
BGSU Firelands
One University Drive
Huron, Ohio 44839
(419) 433-5560 ext. 20668
email: enadere@bgsu.edu
Debralee Divers,
Director Admissions and Financial Aid
(419) 433-5560 ext. 2-0629
email: divers@bgsu.edu
Cheryl L. Chafee,
Officer Admissions and Financial Aid
(419) 433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: cchafee@bgsu.edu
LCCC Partnership
LCCC offers a variety of programs in health care. We can provide the degree you want to match the job you want. These associate's
degrees offer dual opportunity: They may be used by students seeking immediate employment upon graduation in a number of health
fields; or they may be used for direct transfer into a bachelor degree program in allied health offered through the University
Partnership at LCCC. And, LCCC nursing programs may be used for direct transfer into the bachelor of science in nursing and
master of science in nursing programs.
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