Nursing
Want to launch your career in nursing?
Nursing is among the top 10 occupations in the U.S., with over 4 million nurses currently in practice. Despite this large workforce, the industry faces an ongoing nursing shortage, and demand is expected to grow 7% through 2029. At Washington State College of Ohio, our nursing pathways are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed to enter this vital and rewarding profession.
Nursing combines art and science, blending clinical judgment with a fundamental respect for human dignity to meet patient needs across the lifespan. Our programs prepare graduates to provide exceptional, compassionate care in a wide variety of healthcare settings.
WSCO Nursing Pathways
We offer multiple pathways to meet your career goals, whether you’re starting in practical nursing, advancing to registered nursing, or earning your BSN:
Practical Nursing (PN) – Prepare for immediate patient care roles and eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) – Comprehensive training for registered nursing, including acute and long-term care practices. Eligible for the NCLEX-RN.
Advanced Placement: LPN to RN – For licensed practical nurses seeking to advance to registered nurse status.
Bridge: LPN to RN (Current WSCO PN Students Only) – A direct pathway for WSCO Practical Nursing graduates to transition to the RN track.
RN to BSN – Designed for registered nurses who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and expand career opportunities.
Each pathway offers flexible scheduling, hands-on clinical experience, and a career-focused curriculum tailored to employer needs.
Why Choose WSCO for Nursing?
- Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and online course options
- Hands-on clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings
- Career-focused curriculum aligned with employer needs
- Stackable programs that support long-term career growth
- Transfer-friendly pathways for continued education
Is a Career in Nursing Right for Me?
Nursing is a commitment to caring for others in fast-paced healthcare environments. WSCO’s nursing pathways are ideal for students who:
- Have a passion for patient care and improving health outcomes
- Excel in problem-solving and critical thinking
- Work well under pressure in dynamic environments
- Enjoy hands-on, experiential learning
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams
- Commit to lifelong learning
- Manage time well and stay organized
Your advisor can help you determine the best pathway to align your skills, experience, and career goals.
RN to BSN
The RN to BSN program is designed to support the education and professional growth of registered nurses who hold a diploma or associate degree in nursing as they earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The curriculum emphasizes nursing leadership, community health, nursing research, collaborative healthcare, and healthcare policy, along with supporting coursework.
Baccalaureate-prepared nurses are associated with improved patient outcomes and expanded career opportunities. Upon completion of the program, graduates may choose to continue their education in graduate-level nursing programs, including a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing provides classroom and clinical experience to prepare graduates to become effective members of the healthcare team. Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Registered nurses provide direct patient care, promote healthy lifestyles, and coordinate care across acute, long-term, and community healthcare settings. This program supports both immediate entry into the workforce and long-term career mobility.
In addition to a wide range of employment opportunities, graduates may choose to continue their education through baccalaureate or advan
Advanced Placement: LPN to RN
The Advanced Placement Pathway for LPNs is designed for currently licensed practical nurses who want to earn their Associate Degree in Nursing. This pathway builds on prior nursing education and experience while providing the classroom and clinical training needed to transition into registered nursing roles.
Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Registered nurses provide direct patient care, promote healthy lifestyles, and coordinate care across acute, long-term, and community healthcare settings.
The Associate Degree Nursing program offers strong educational and career mobility. Graduates may enter the workforce immediately or continue their education through baccalaureate or advanced practice nursing programs.
Bridge: LPN to RN (Current WSCO PN Students Only)
The Associate Degree Nursing Bridge for LPNs pathway is available only to students currently enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program. This bridge option allows PN students to continue seamlessly into the Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing.
The AAS in Nursing provides classroom and clinical experience that prepares graduates to become effective members of the healthcare team. Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
Registered nurses provide ongoing patient care, promote healthy lifestyles, and coordinate care in acute care, long-term care, and community healthcare settings.
The Associate Degree Nursing program offers strong educational and career mobility. Graduates may enter the workforce or continue their education through baccalaureate or advanced practice nursing programs.
Practical Nursing
Practical nursing is an essential part of the healthcare system. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program at Washington State College of Ohio are prepared to function as responsible members of the healthcare team under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician.
Practical nurses work collaboratively with registered nurses and physicians to plan and deliver direct patient care in acute care, long-term care, and community healthcare settings.
The Certificate of Practical Nursing Education provides both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience designed to prepare graduates for professional nursing practice.
Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing.
HEALTH PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS
ADN ACCREDITATIONS
MASSAGE THERAPY ACCREDITATIONS
MLT ACCREDITATIONS
PRACTICAL NURSING ACCREDITATIONS
RAD TECH ACCREDITATIONS
RESPIRATORY THERAPY ACCREDITATIONS
RN TO BSN ACCREDITATIONS
RN TO BSN PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS
To learn more:
Admissions
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Nursing Administrative Assistant
740.885.5693
Tricia Schaad, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing
740.885.5699
taschaad@wscc.edu
Dr. Tawni Mincks, DNP, RN
Program Administrator, PN & ADN
740.885.5699
tmincks@wscc.edu
Schedule a time with a Student Success Coach
https://appointments.wsco.edu/
Text: 740.847.2611
Email: healthprograms@wscc.edu
