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Diploma RN Program

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Program Coordinator/Instructor: Stacy Petry, MSN, RN

Diploma RN Instructors: Erica Houk, MSN, RN; Melinda Wisecarver, BSN, RN

Students will learn to:

  • Engage in rigorous curriculum with relevant simulated and clinical instruction in dynamic healthcare settings
  • Perform advance procedures with the integration of complex assessments
  • Work as a key member of a professional team in a wide range of healthcare environments

Diploma RN Program (Hybrid) - Course Information Sheet 

Upon successful completion of the Diploma RN program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)

July 7, 2025 - May 27, 2026
Days vary based on calendar 

This program is a combination of classroom, lab, clinical, and online/distance learning.

Total Charges:  $20,740*
Included are tuition, books, laptop, fees, clinical uniforms, and supplies.

Students must pay a $25 non-refundable seat fee upon acceptance into the program.  This is NOT included in tuition charges.

Breakdown of Total:

  • Books/Laptop:  $1,348
  • Supplies:  $678
  • Tuition/Fees:  $18,714

*tuition and fees are subject to change

Pre-Admission Requirements

  1. Complete the Diploma RN Adult Education application online. You will then gain access to your online account portal. 
  2. Submit a signed and dated copy of your Practical Nursing transcript via the online account portal. If you were a Mid-East CTC High School or Adult Education Practical Nursing student, please email healthoccupations@mideastctc.org so your transcript can be uploaded to your portal. 
  3. Submit a copy of your active Ohio LPN license via the online account portal. You can find your license information by going to https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.  
  4. Submit a copy of your current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS provider certification only, via the online account portal. If you have not held this certification previously, or your certification has expired, we will be offering AHA CPR/BLS trainings during the summer prior to the start of class. Additional information will be forthcoming. This is an additional cost to you, not included in the Diploma RN tuition.
  5. Schedule and take your ATI TEAS entrance assessment. Refer to your registration email for information. The deadline to test is April 24, 2025, 11:59:59 PM.
  6. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the following link https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.                           
    • Use school code: 012967 for Mid-East CTC Adult Education.

Upon acceptance:

  1.  Student will complete a BCI/FBI background check through the Adult Education office the first week of class. The background check must be free of any offenses disqualifying you from the program. From the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3701-13-05, depending on the severity and the length of time since the offense, may not be able to complete the program due to the nature of our clinical locations.
  2. Submit a copy of the physician-signed Physical/Immunization form via the online account portal Physical & Immunization Form. This must be valid for the time period of the entire program.

 

CIP Code:  51.3801

 

Program approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing