NURSING PROGRAM GUIDE

LPN to RN Bridge

Find bridge programs designed for licensed practical nurses.

Usually 12–24 months (advanced placement into an RN program)

Curriculum & typical courses

Transition from LPN to RN role
Health assessment
Advanced medical-surgical nursing
Maternal-child and mental health nursing
Pharmacology
Leadership, delegation and management
Clinical practicum

Typical admissions requirements

Active, unencumbered Ohio LPN license
Completed general-education prerequisites (A&P, English, psychology)
Entrance test at many schools
Background check, immunizations and CPR (BLS)

What Ohio requires

• Ohio allows RN programs to grant advanced standing for prior LPN education under OAC 4723-5.
• Graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN to be licensed as an RN in Ohio.

Sources

This guide is general information about the program type, not a specific school's curriculum. Confirm exact courses, requirements, and licensure eligibility with each school and the Ohio Board of Nursing.

OHIO SCHOOL DIRECTORY

LPN to RN programs in Ohio

Browse Ohio nursing schools from the Ohio Board of Nursing approved-program roster. Check current offerings and details with each school.

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Roster source: Ohio Board of Nursing, checked Sep 2026 · No rankings published