Nursing, Respiratory Care Programs Accepting Applications

Edison State Community College is currently accepting applications for its Registered Nursing, LPN/ADN Transition, and Respiratory Care associate degree programs, its Practical Nursing Technical Certificate program, and its RN to BSN bachelor’s degree program.

The Registered Nursing program at Edison State prepares students to provide direct care to those with common short- and long-term illnesses. The LPN/ADN Transition is an advanced placement program for licensed practical nurses who want to continue their education to become licensed as registered nurses.

Career opportunities include staff nurse in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians’ offices, home health, long-term care, and health care settings. Students will complete courses in classrooms and laboratories. Area hospitals, community centers, and nursing homes provide clinical training sites. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for licensure as a registered nurse.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing accredits the nursing program at Edison State. Students must complete the Registered Nursing or LPN/ADN application by July 31, 2026, for the spring 2027 semester.

Offered at Edison State at Eaton, the Practical Nursing program prepares students to provide safe, evidence-based, client-centered care in various settings such as hospitals, long-term care, rehabilitation, and home health settings. LPNs function under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, dentist, podiatrist, or optometrist. Students can complete the program in two semesters. They will then need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses to become an LPN.

The Ohio Board of Nursing has granted conditional approval to Edison State’s Practical Nursing certificate program. The Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission have also approved the program.

The program accepts applications on a continual basis and reviews them monthly. It gives priority admission to applications completed and received by the deadline of February 28 for the next fall term. The program will consider applications submitted after February 28, depending on the availability of seats. The final deadline for the next fall term is July 1.

Edison State’s RN to BSN completion program focuses on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to practice evidence-based, client-centered nursing. The program spans four semesters and consists of seven nursing courses, along with general and technical electives. Students will complete coursework online with possible residency days. The program includes a practicum in the final nursing courses with an approved preceptor in a clinical setting selected by the student.

Students in the program will support nursing practices with clinical judgment; integrate research and current evidence-based practices into nursing judgment; combine standards of practice, effective communication, delegation, and collaboration skills to further improve partnerships across all health care disciplines; and evaluate the impact of technology used to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality care.

The RN to BSN completion program will accept applications until July 31, 2026, for admission to the 2026 fall semester cohort.

Before applying for a nursing program, students must meet with an Edison State advisor. Schedule an appointment by calling Student Affairs at 937.778.7850 or emailing.

The Respiratory Care program prepares students to use the treatment processes, ventilators, and other equipment that make respiratory therapists a valuable part of a patient’s care team. Students will complete courses in classrooms and laboratories and gain clinical experiences that build skills and allow for the demonstration of proficiency in real-life settings.

After completing the program, students will be eligible to take the Respiratory Therapist Multiple-Choice exam required for licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist. The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care has granted provisional accreditation to Edison State’s Respiratory Care program.

The next program-specific application period for Edison State’s Medical Laboratory Technician program will open on August 1, 2026, and close on November 30, 2026. Students can apply for the Physical Therapist Assistant program beginning September 1, 2026.

Learn more about Edison State’s health sciences programs and find program-specific applications at www.edisonohio.edu/health.