Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Technology

Central Ohio Technical College offers a three-semester transition degree option for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to complete the education they need to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and become registered nurses (RNs). LPNs provide basic nursing care and are typically responsible for the comfort of a patient. RNs typically administer medication, treatments and offer educational advice to patients. RNs often supervise LPNs.

Benefits of the program:

Carefully planned clinical and skills-laboratory experiences are an integral part of all nursing programs at COTC, and encompass caring for persons in various age groups who need nursing care for a variety of reasons.
The curriculum provides a balance of general education and nursing courses and has been developed to provide a strong foundation for academic progression in nursing.
The pre-licensure nursing programs at COTC prepare graduates to continue their education and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

License/Credentialing Eligibility

Graduates are awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and are eligible to take the licensing exam, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), to become registered nurses (RNs).

Application Period	Starting Semester	Campus Location
January 15-February 15	Summer	Newark & Coshocton
May 1-June 1	Autumn	Newark & Knox
September 1-October 1	Spring	Newark & Pataskala

Continued Education Options

Most of the places you’ll work will offer courses that keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date!
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), available at COTC or at partner colleges, will earn you more responsibilities and more opportunities.

Career Options

Nursing is a dynamic profession, one with multiple opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings. An RN may choose to work in long-term care and assisted-living facilities, industrial settings, medical offices, private homes, or acute care hospitals.

Salaries average between $54,000 and $88,000 depending on specialty and state of practice.

Demand for ADN jobs is expected to increase 15% by 2026.

Information retrieved from https://www.cotc.edu/associate-degree-nursing and https://nursing.jnj.com/nursing-degrees/associates.