Ohio LPN to RN/BSN Programs
Ohio is showing its commitment to advanced nursing by being home to a plethora of schools that offer an LPN to RN bridge program. These programs prepare LPNs to advance in the world of nursing by becoming registered nurses. With both ADN and BSN degree pathways available, LPNs looking to take on more responsibility, improve patient outcomes, and earn higher paychecks can become RNs. Ohio RNs earn, on average, $22,640 more annually than LPNs in the state do, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Find out more information on the LPN to RN educational pathway. Learn about taking and passing the NCLEX-RN examination and check out the Ohio Board of Nursing for information on education programs, licensing, and available organizations for nurses in the state.
List of 2024 LPN to RN or LPN to BSN Programs in OH
Below is the 2024 best comprehensive list of LPN to RN programs in Ohio. Some of these programs may be listed as "RN", however that may mean ADN or BSN degree, please visit the school's website for program details.
Program | Website |
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LPN to RN/BSN Online Online Program - Achieve offers a fast-track program that combines the effectiveness of real classroom learning with the speed of credit-by- examination. NOTE: MUST BE A LPN/LVN TO APPLY | achievetestprep.com |
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus LPN to RN 1565 OH-167 Jefferson, OH (440) 576-6015 x1019 | atech.edu |
Athena Career Academy LPN to RN 5203 Airport Highway Toledo, OH (419) 329-4075 | athenacareers.edu |
Beckfield College LPN to RN 225 Pictoria Drive Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH (513) 671-1920 | beckfield.edu |
Belmont College LPN to RN 68094 Hammond Road St. Clairsville, OH (740) 695-9500 | belmontcollege.edu |
Bowling Green State University - Firelands LPN to RN One University Drive Huron, OH (419) 433-5560 | firelands.bgsu.edu |
Central Ohio Technical College LPN to ADN 1179 University Dr Newark, OH (740) 366-9494 | cotc.edu |
Chamberlain College of Nursing - Cleveland LPN to BSN 6700 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH (216) 361-6005 | chamberlain.edu |
Chamberlain College of Nursing - Columbus LPN to BSN 1350 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH (614) 252-8890 | chamberlain.edu |
Cincinnati State LPN to RN 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH (513) 569-1500 | cincinnatistate.edu |
Clark State Community College - Springfield - Leffel Lane LPN to RN 570 E Leffel Ln Springfield, OH (937) 325-0691 | clarkstate.edu |
Columbus State Community College LPN to RN 550 East Spring St. Columbus, OH (614) 287-5353 | cscc.edu |
Cuyahoga Community College LPN to ADN 700 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, OH (216) 987-6000 | tri-c.edu |
Eastern Gateway Community College LPN to ADN 4000 Sunset Blvd Steubenville, OH (740) 264-5591 | egcc.edu |
Edison State Community College LPN to ADN 1973 Edison Dr Piqua, OH (937) 778-8600 | catalog.edisonohio.edu |
Galen College of Nursing LPN to ADN 100 E Business Way #200 Cincinnati, OH (513) 475-3600 | galencollege.edu |
Hocking College LPN to RN 3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH (740) 753-3591 | hocking.edu |
Hondros College of Nursing LPN to ADN 4140 Executive Pkwy Westerville, OH (614) 508-7277 | hondros.edu |
Kent State University LPN to ADN 800 E Summit St Kent, OH (330) 672-3000 | kent.edu |
Kettering College LPN to BSN 3737 Southern Blvd. Kettering, OH (937) 395-8601 | kc.edu |
Knox Technical Center LPN to RN 308 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH (740) 393-2933 | knoxtechnicalcenter.com |
Lakeland Community College LPN to RN 7700 Clocktower Drive Kirtland, OH (440) 525-7000 | catalog.lakelandcc.edu |
Lorain County Community College LPN to ADN 1005 N Abbe Rd Elyria, OH (800) 995-5222 | lorainccc.edu |
Lourdes University LPN to BSN 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH (800) 878-3210 | lourdes.edu |
Marion Technical College LPN to RN 1467 Mt. Vernon Ave. Marion, OH (740) 389-4636 | mtc.edu |
North Central State College LPN to ADN 2441 Kenwood Cir Mansfield, OH (419) 755-4800 | ncstatecollege.edu |
Northwest State Community College LPN to RN 22600 State Route 34 Archbold, OH (855) 267-5511 | northweststate.edu |
Ohio University - Chillicothe LPN to ADN 101 University Drive Chillicothe, OH (740) 774-7200 | ohio.edu |
Ohio University - Southern LPN to RN 1804 Liberty Ave. Ironton, OH (740) 533-4600 | ohio.edu |
Ohio University - Zanesville LPN to ADN 1425 Newark Rd. Zanesville, OH (740) 453-0762 | ohio.edu |
Ohio Valley College of Technology LPN to RN 15258 OH-170 East Liverpool, OH (330) 385-1070 | ovct.edu |
Owens Community College - Findlay LPN to ADN 3200 Bright Rd Findlay, OH (567) 429-3500 | catalog.owens.edu |
Owens Community College - Toledo LPN to ADN 30335 Oregon Rd Perrysburg, OH (567) 661-7000 | catalog.owens.edu |
Rhodes State College LPN to ADN 4240 Campus Drive Lima, OH (419) 995-8320 | catalog.rhodesstate.edu |
Shawnee State University LPN to RN 940 Second Street Portsmouth, OH (740) 347-1732 | shawnee.edu |
Southern State Community College LPN to ADN 100 Hobart Dr Hillsboro, OH (800) 628-7722 | sscc.edu |
Stark State Community College LPN to RN 6200 Frank Ave. NW North Canton, OH (330) 494-6170 | starkstate.edu |
Terra State Community College LPN to RN 2830 Napoleon Rd. Fremont, OH (419) 334-8400 | terra.edu |
University of Akron LPN to BSN 302 E Buchtel Ave Akron, OH (330) 972-7111 | uakron.edu |
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College LPN to RN 9555 Plainfield Rd Blue Ash, OH (513) 745-5600 | ucblueash.edu |
University of Rio Grande LPN to RN 218 N College Ave Rio Grande, OH (800) 282-7201 | rio.edu |
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Ohio LPN vs RN Salary Comparison By Area
The table below compares the annual salary of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN), along with the percent increase that can be expected. The data was obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for LPNs and RNs in Ohio.
On average an RN in Ohio earns $44,436, which is 8% less than the national average for registered nurses ($48,109).
City/Area | Avg LPN Salary | Avg RN Salary | % Diff |
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Cleveland, Elyria - OH | $47,370 | $69,970 | 47.7% |
Cincinnati - OH | $46,780 | $68,450 | 46.3% |
Columbus - OH | $42,910 | $67,590 | 57.5% |
Dayton - OH | $42,740 | $68,780 | 60.9% |
Akron - OH | $44,190 | $68,880 | 55.9% |
Toledo - OH | $44,780 | $65,100 | 45.4% |
Canton, Massillon - OH | $41,750 | $61,850 | 48.1% |
Youngstown, Warren, Boardman - OH | $38,880 | $58,060 | 49.3% |
Lima - OH | $41,660 | $70,620 | 69.5% |
Mansfield - OH | $40,440 | $63,060 | 55.9% |
Springfield - OH | $39,980 | $53,930 | 34.9% |
Table data taken from 2018 BLS https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm & https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm