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Practical Nursing ProgramUpdated 2/12/2021Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work in all medical areas such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, healthcare clinics and even in a patient’s home. Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive acertificate of completion and will then be eligible to sit for the NCLEX PN exam to receive licensure.The day program offers a fall semester and spring semester start with classes Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. The evening/weekend program offers a spring semester start ONLY with classes two evenings a weekfrom 4 – 9:30 p.m. and clinical experiences every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. All PN classes and labsare held at Stark State College Akron. Clinical experiences are at healthcare facilities within a 75-mile radius.There are 46 seats available with each new cohort.The Practical Nursing website has been created to give you a broad overview about Licensed PracticalNurses; the PN program; and the requirements for admission. Please visit: www.starkstate.edu/lpnOnce you are ready to get started on your pathway to nursing, you will first need to follow the 6 EASY STEPSfor new student enrollment. Gateway Student Services staff would be glad to help you. Please let them knowat that time that you are interested in pursuing a Practical Nursing major.Initial Requirements for the PN program:1.Proficiency requirements:*IDS102 with B or better (or proficiency [Accuplacer Reading Score 246 ])*MTH022 with B or better (or proficiency [Accuplacer Math Score 250 ])2.High school or post-secondary GPA of 2.0 or greater3.FBI/BCI Background check through Stark State Security Valid for 1 year4.TEAS Test – 58.7 percentile or higher Valid for 3 yearsTest can be taken more than once – the PN program does not limit the number of times the test istaken or the time frame between taking the test – although applicants are encouraged to utilizeremediation resources before retesting.5.SSC101 and BIO101 (or equivalent) with a C or better. These courses may be completed duringthe 1st semester of the PN program. However, it is strongly recommended that they are takenprior to entering the PN program to ensure a successful foundation.**Applicants must submit three (3) items to Stark State College Akron - Gateway Student Services(Attn: PN Program Coordinator), to be considered for admission: completed PN application, backgroundcheck email from SSC Security office, and TEAS test results. All items must be turned in together prior tothe May 15th deadline for the Fall cohort or November 15th for the Spring cohort. The Admission Committeewill review applications and notify applicants by email if they are accepted or declined for admission.Once accepted, students must attend a mandatory orientation to receive information about CPR,drug screen, health records, uniforms, and ID badges.

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAMAPPLICATION/ADMISSION PROCESS POLICY CHECKLISTPotential applicants must review Stark State College Application Process and Admission Requirementsbefore starting their application process. Applicants are encouraged to use this form as a checklist toensure all steps in the process are completed. Applications are kept on file for one year from submission.PHASE ONE: ALL APPLICANTSComplete all requirements for admission into Stark State CollegeMeet the Proficiency requirements (see Academic Advisor for assistance):*IDS102 with B or better (or proficiency [Accuplacer Reading Score 246 ])*MTH022 with B or better (or proficiency [Accuplacer Math QAS Score 250 ])Met the GPA requirements:*High school or post-secondary GPA of 2.0 or greaterPHASE TWO: APPLICANTS APPLYING TO THE PN PROGRAM MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING(log into mystarkstate.edu to access hyperlinks):PN Application – found on the SSC Practical Nursing webpage at www.starkstate.edu/lpnTEAS test – taken at the SSC testing center Main Campus in North Canton or at any TEAS testinglocation (including remote proctoring sites throughout the country). Applicants must receive a cumulativescore of 58.7 on the TEAS test before submitting application. Applicants may test more than once. ThePN program does not limit the timeframe between testing but encourage some remediation beforeretesting.HS or post-secondary GPA of 2.0 or greater. Applicants may request a one-time AcademicForgiveness by completing the Academic Forgiveness Form and submitting the form to AcademicRecords/Registrar’s Office. If granted, the applicant may proceed in the application to the PN program.BCI/FBI background check - completed at Stark State College, Main Campus in North Canton.For more information see the following link: licant will receive an email of verification of eligibility through their SSC email. Please direct allbackground questions to the Security Office.Submit the following documents to Gateway Student Services at Stark State College, AkronCampus (Attention PN Program Coordinator): completed application, passing TEAS score printout fromATI website, and the Stark State College Security email verifying BCI/FBI background check.The application deadline for Fall admission is May 15th. The application deadline for the Spring admissionis November 15th - all applications received after that date will be denied. Applicants who would like tobe considered for the next cohort will need to resubmit the completed documents by the next deadline.

The SSC Practical Nursing program Admission Committee will review all completed applications after thedeadline and notify all applicants through their SSC email, of their acceptance or denial.PHASE THREE: ONLY APPLICANTS THAT ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM MUST COMPLETE THEFOLLOWING (details will be sent to students via their SSC email with their acceptance email):Orientation – may be completed on campus or through an online videoPurchase CastleBranch account (health management records company) used to upload all studenthealth records, CPR, physical, BCI/FBI, drug screen, and required student formsPurchase SSC photo ID badgesPurchase uniformsPurchase Lab suppliesPurchase ATI online resourcesPurchase textbooksComplete all requirements and paperwork included in the orientation packet and upload into theCastleBranch account, by the designated deadline:Official background check results – obtained from the SSC security office10 panel urine drug screen - with negative resultsHealth record requirements (physical, immunizations)American Heart Association BLS CPRNew student paperworkLiability insurance form and payment receipt for 15.00On behalf of the Faculty and Staff, we wish you the best as you begin the process of reaching yourgoal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse!

2021 CatalogONE-YEAR CERTIFICATEEffective Summer 2020PRACTICAL NURSINGThe catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only whenstudents change their major or request the change in writing.Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.Health and Public Services DivisionTECHNICALCourseNumberCourse TitleCreditsPre- and Co-RequisitesNursing 14Admission to program and(Co-BIO101 and Co-PNC101)PNC120Nursing 25PNC100 and PNC101 andCo-BIO101 and Co-PNC121PNC130Nursing 39PNC120 and PNC121PNC140Nursing 48PNC130PNC101Pharmacology 13Admission to program andCo-BIO101 and Co-PNC100PNC121Pharmacology 23PNC100 and PNC101 andCo-BIO101 and Co-PNC120TotalCourse TitleSSC101Student Success Seminar BIO101Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Pre-3375Nursing DepartmentPNC100NON-TECHCourseNumber3357TotalTOTAL CREDIT HOURSCompletedSem./Year32CreditsPre- and Co-Requisites1Take first semester3IDS102 or ProficiencyCompletedSem./Year436 Based on SSC placement score. To promote student success, this course should be taken in the first semester.This program requires an application (separate from the College).Please see your advisor to discuss the application process.Rev. 1/2020

STARK STATE COLLEGEPROJECTED COST OF THE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM2021-2022 SCHOOL YEARAMOUNTCOST ITEMTuition - 179.60 per credit hour36 total credit hours 6465.60One-Time Processing Fee – charged at the time ofadmission to the college 95.00Security and Maintenance Fee – charged eachsemester, if taking 4 credit hours or more 35.00/semesterUniforms - estimated amount, purchased uponadmission to the PN program 135.00ID badges – purchased upon admission to the PNprogram 10/badgeATI online resources including StandardizedTesting and NCLEX-PN Review 480.00 prior to PNC100 480.00 prior to PNC130Textbooks - estimated total amount for all PNcourses 420.00Lab Bag and supplies - estimated amount forPNC100, PNC120, and PNC121 210.00Health Requirements (physical, immunizations,drug screen, BLS CPR Certification)Approx. 500.00CastleBranch - one-time fee upon admission to thePN program 35.00Liability Insurance – charged per academic yearduring PN program 15.00/academic yearBCI/FBI fingerprinting – must be updated yearlyand at graduation (sent directly to the OBN) 70.00/background checkMake-up Clinical Fees – charged only if absent onclinical day 25.00/hourGraduation ExpensesOBN License ApplicationNCLEX License ApplicationNursing PinEstimated Total 75.00 200.00 30.00 9360.00This is an estimate of program costs and is subject to change.

Stark State College - Practical Nursing ApplicationPNInstructions: Please fill out the application COMPLETELY, circle and check mark all that apply.Required Student InformationStudent Number:First Name:Middle:Last Name:S00Address:City:State:Zip:Stark State Email: HomePhone: CellProgram Eligibility RequirementsCourseCompletedMTH022 or proficiency Yes No In progress*Pre-requisiteIDS102 or proficiency* radeCURRENT GPA2.0 or greater (HS orcollege transcript)Day Program Fall Semester start Spring Semester start Yes No In progress Yes No In progress Yes No In progressPROGRAM PREFERENCE (Choose thesemester and program you prefer)Evening/Weekend Program Spring Semester ONLY startTEAS TEST SCORE(Minimum 58.7%)BCI/FBI Background ChecksDate Completed:Attach TEAS scores fromATI website*Must be free of ALL disqualifying offensesAttach email from SSC Security Office* Courses listed as “pre-requisites” must be completed before applying to the PN Program, with a minimum grade of B**Courses listed as “pre/co-requisites” must be completed before beginning PNC130, with a minimum grade of CSTUDENT SIGNATURE: DATE:By signing this form, the student attests that all items are ready for review, accurate, and complete.**Applicants must submit three (3) items to the Stark State College Akron – Gateway Student Services (Attn: PN ProgramCoordinator), to be considered for admission: completed PN application, background check email from SSC Securityoffice, and TEAS test results. All items must be turned in together prior to the May 15th deadline for the Fall cohort orNovember 15th for the Spring cohort. The Admission Committee will review applications and notify applicants by email ifthey are accepted or declined for admission.Revised 2/21