About
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work in all medical areas, such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, health care clinics and even in a patient’s home. Graduates of Stark State’s practical nursing program receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX Practical Nursing exam to receive licensure.
The day program offers a fall semester and spring semester start with classes Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The evening/weekend program offers a spring semester start ONLY with classes two evenings a week from 4 – 9:30 p.m. and clinical experiences every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. All PN classes and labs are held at Stark State College Akron. Clinical experiences are at healthcare facilities within a 75-mile radius. There are 46 seats available with each new cohort.
Organization
Stark State College - Akron
Stark State College Akron
Higher education institution offering 20 full degree programs and 7 certificate options at its Akron campus, with headquarters in North Canton, OH. The college maintains a 17:1 student-teacher ratio and partners with over 30 universities for transfer pathways. It emphasizes affordability with the lowest tuition in the area and flexible scheduling, including day, evening, and online classes. Students benefit from high-quality, relevant, and accessible education.
Highlights:
- Unique direct connect partnership with The University of Akron for dual admission and seamless transfer to bachelor's degrees
- Phlebotomy technician program delivered in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and online classes with flexible scheduling options including day and evening sessions
- Phlebotomy program is approximately 190 course hours in duration