Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Licensed Practical Nurses can achieve advanced placement without excessive repetitive coursework and testing through the Ohio Nursing Articulation Model (ONAM). Once the LPN candidate has met admission criteria, eligibility to enroll in the ONAM LPN to RN Transition Course at Huron School of Nursing will be granted. The transition course validates prior learning and prepares the student for placement into the RN program.
Students receiving a “C” or better in the transition course and successfully completing N2015 Medical-Surgical Nursing for LPNs will receive credit for Nursing 1000, Nursing 1010, Nursing 1020, Nursing 2010 and Nursing 3010 at Huron School of Nursing.
Advanced Placement for LPN's through the ONAM Program
HURON SCHOOL OF NURSING
LPN-RN Sequence
Advanced placement for LPN applicants into the RN program
through the Ohio Nursing Articulation Model (ONAM)
Licensed Practical Nurses
a. LPNs may seek advanced placement through the Ohio Nursing Articulation Model (ONAM)
b. Requirements for participation
1) Submit an application for admission to Huron School of Nursing.
2) Submit the $30 non-refundable application fee. The application fee is waived for Cleveland Clinic employees and current Notre Dame students. The application is available at www.cchseast.org/hson.
3) Submit official transcripts from high school, all post-secondary schools attended and Practical Nursing program to Office of Admissions – Huron School of Nursing. Applicants who hold an Associate, Baccalaureate or higher-level degree are not required to submit an official high school/GED transcript.
4) Request American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results, if taken within the last 5 years be sent to the school. These scores are not required for admission, but may be helpful in assisting with academic advising and course selection.
5) Attend an admission information session. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an admission information session upon receipt of the completed application, fee, and all applicable transcripts. At the time of the admission information session, applicants will be asked to complete a written exercise.
6) The application deadline for fall is March 1st and the deadline for spring is September 1st.
7) Applicants must complete the following prerequisite courses at Cuyahoga Community College (or their equivalents at other colleges) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher for admission consideration:
Biology 1100 - Introduction to Biological Chemistry OR Chemistry 1010 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (take one only)
Biology 2330 - Anatomy & Physiology I
Biology 2340- Anatomy & Physiology II
English 1010 - College Composition I
Math 1000 level or higher
Psychology 1010 - General Psychology
c. Procedures for admission under ONAM option
1) Be a graduate of an approved Practical Nursing program.
2) Be licensed by the State of Ohio to practice as an LPN.
3) Must have completed each practical nursing course with a "C" or better.
4) Must hold appropriate credentials to administer medications in the state of Ohio.
d. Once all areas in section b and c are completed the admission committee will act on the application. A cumulative quality point average (CQPA) of 2.5 is required in all college course work. The admission process is competitive and many factors are considered. Those candidates with the highest CGPAS will be given priority consideration.
Once the applicant is accepted into Huron School of Nursing, he/she may register for the transition course sequence, ONAM LPN-RN course and Nursing 2015-Medical Surgical Nursing for LPNs at the school. The transition courses are offered in the fall and spring semesters. Students successfully completing the ONAM LPN-RN course and N2015 will receive credit for Nursing 1000, Nursing 1010, Nursing 1020, Nursing 2010 and Nursing 3010 at Huron School of Nursing. There will be a one time $90 bypass credit charge. Students who have been granted advanced placement will be enrolled on a space available basis.
If you have questions about the ONAM program, please call Barbara Szigeti, Coordinator of Student Services, at 216 761-7998.
Revised 9/09