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Diploma RN Program

Bridge your future: Advance from LPN to RN
Skills

Take your nursing career to the next level with our NEW Diploma RN Program. Gain the skills, training, and credentials needed to become a registered nurse (RN). Open the door to greater opportunities in healthcare. Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about various health conditions. 

  • Measure and record vital signs
  • Prepare and give injections, enemas, monitor catheters, and dress wounds
  • Administer medications, including IV therapy
  • Assist with personal hygiene
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate
  • Delegate to UAP's and LPN's

Admission requirements 

  • Minimum of 17 years of age
  • American Heart BLS CPR Certification
  • Background Check
  • Current unencumbered LPN license
  • Complete a physical exam, including all required immunizations
  • Provide high school diploma, transcript, or GED, and any post-secondary education transcripts 
Credentials
  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    • Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). 

       

Career Opportunities

Prepared for immediate employment in the healthcare field including:

  • Hospitals
  • Nursing Homes
  • Doctor's Offices
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice
  • Schools
  • Military
  • Traveling

Further your education by entering an RN to BSN program. 

Additional Information

Next start date: Jan. 20, 2026

  • This 900-hour program is about 15 months long and meets in-person/virtually on Monday - Wednesday from 4 - 8 pm. Clinical days/times will vary depending on experience.
  • Program cost: $21,525 (Program costs as listed include: tuition, fees, and books. All costs are subject to change.)
  • Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.

Application process - start this process early! 

  • Attend an Info Session
  • Apply (Submit an Application) - Upon receipt of acceptance, pay $100 to reserve your place
  • Submit two letters of recommendation
  • Complete and submit Interview Questionnaire
  • Complete WorkKeys Testing
    • Applied Mathematics - Level 5
    • Workplace Documents - Level 5
    • Graphic Literacy - Level 4
  • Schedule a Financial Aid appointment
  • Complete all pre-requirements and paperwork
  • Attend required nursing orientation 

Questions? 

Michael Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN
Nursing Program Manager 
mjohnson@wcscc.edu

Rebekah Marshall
Administrative Assistant
rmarshall@wcscc.edu // 330-669-7000, ext. 2020