Practical Nursing is a Diploma program (Hybrid) offered by Ohio Business College in Sheffield Village, OH. The program takes 44 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $19,180.
Program Overview
The Nursing Programs offered by the OBC School of Nursing are four quarters that span over 44 weeks in length offering theory, nursing simulation lab, skills lab and clinical experiences. Graduates of the LPN program will be fully qualified to take the NCLEX-PN Exam to become licensed as an LPNs in Ohio and 38 additional states as part of the Multi-State Compact License.
As an LPN, you will be capable of performing essential nursing skills within a healthcare setting including:
- Maintaining patient records
- Initiate, support, and monitor IVs within the LPN Scope of Practice
- Provide Individualized patient care
- Documenting patient health attributes after observation
- Assisting with procedures and tests
- Utilize medical technology and equipment to provide individualized patient care
- Work as part of a healthcare team to provide quality care to patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments
The study of Practical Nursing requires academic, cognitive, and physical abilities, such as applying clinical judgment and making safe decisions in a timely manner when stressful situations arise; sitting, standing, and/or walking for long periods; tolerating strong, unpleasant odors; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds.
What sets this Program apart
Ohio Business College offers stellar career education programs for Ohioans. The quality instruction is affordable and comprehensive, giving students the best education for their money with the added convenience of living at home. At OBC, you will learn valuable skills from our caring instructors who have real world experience. With our small class sizes, you will have easier access to our instructors throughout the course of your program.
Our flexible scheduling allows individuals who are looking to make a career change or work other jobs to fit an education into their busy lives.
- Hands-on Training
- Financial Assistance
- Flexible Schedules
- Lifetime Career Placement
- Approval for VA Benefits
In addition to personal attention from our faculty members, students can receive free tutoring. Graduates from our associate degree and diploma career education programs benefit from placement assistance and free refresher courses.
Admission Requirements and Process
Ohio Business College requires an applicant for regular enrollment in a diploma program either to be a high school graduate or to have a GED certificate, documented by an official high school transcript, an official GED transcript, or an official proof of completion of a state approved home schooled program. This documentation must be received by the college within 30 days from the start of the quarter the student enrolled.
Prior to applying to the OBC Practical Nursing Program or the LPN to RN Program the student should consider the list of disqualifying offenses to obtaining a Nursing license in the state of Ohio. If you plan to take the NCLEX-PN® or RN in a state other than Ohio, you must determine what the disqualifying offenses are for that state prior to applying. Students interested in enrolling in the Nursing Program at Ohio Business College must first apply for admission to the College.
In addition to the OBC admission requirements, the Practical Nursing Program requires that all high school and previous college transcripts be submitted; that the applicant meet or exceed the current required score on the entrance assessment; complete the health requirements (physical exam, proof of immunization and immune status against communicable diseases, and a drug screen, as required by the clinical agencies); and pass a criminal record check. The website adds that applicants must have at least a 2.0 grade average in any previous academic work.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageYou must be 18 years of age at time of enrollment.
- High school or GED transcriptSubmit a copy of your high school or GED transcript; high school transcripts must show your full name, graduation date and a school official signature (if possible), and foreign…
- IdentificationProvide a copy of valid government identification and your Social Security card, both in your legal name, plus citizenship documents if applicable.
- Entrance assessment and transcriptsMeet or exceed the current required score on the entrance assessment, and submit all high school and previous college transcripts.
- Drug screen and background checkComplete and pass a drug screen and a BCI and FBI criminal background check with fingerprinting at Ohio Business College; a conviction for an Ohio Board of Nursing disqualifying…
- Health records and CPRTurn in a signed Pre-Admissions Health Form and immunization records (2-step PPD or equivalent, 2 MMR, 1 Varicella, Hepatitis B series started, Tetanus within 10 years) and hold a…
- Information session and disclosure courseComplete an informational session with the Admissions Department and the online State of Ohio Disclosure Course (info and link provided by the admissions department).
Application Process
- 1Schedule a campus visitSchedule a visit to the Lorain County (Sheffield Village) campus and meet with an Admissions representative.
- 2Apply for admissionApply for admission to the OBC School of Nursing: complete your application and submit the $100 non-refundable registration fee.
- 3Complete the entrance assessment and send transcriptsComplete your entrance assessment and provide OBC with high-school transcripts, GED certification, and prior college transcripts.
- 4Complete health, drug and background screeningsComplete health screenings and submit records, pass the drug screen, and complete the BCI and FBI background check and fingerprinting at Ohio Business College.
- 5Meet with a financial aid administratorComplete an individual meeting with a financial aid administrator for funding/payment arrangements; Ohio Business College's FAFSA school code for this campus is 015153.
- 6Enroll and attend orientationComplete an Application for Enrollment, sign a Program Enrollment Agreement, schedule classes, order textbooks and attend student orientation prior to the start of the program.
Program Schedule
The nursing programs are four quarters that span over 44 weeks. Each quarter is ten weeks of instruction with week 10 serving as final exam week; week 11 is a make-up week. The program is full-time, day.
Students enrolled in nursing programs are expected to be available Monday through Friday from 6:00am until 5pm. Students may have to complete necessary clinicals in the evening hours and/or weekends.
The start dates at OBC for nursing classes are offered 4 times per year. Upcoming quarters in the 2026-2027 nursing academic calendar start January 11, 2027 (Winter), April 5, 2027 (Spring), June 28, 2027 (Summer) and September 27, 2027 (Fall). Late registration does not apply for Practical Nursing due to the placement of clinicals.
- January 11th, 2027
- April 05th, 2027
- June 28th, 2027
- September 27th, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees (effective for all terms beginning after October 1, 2026). Practical Nursing is 70 credit hours at $274 per credit hour (tuition does not include mandatory fees).
- Tuition (70 credit hours at $274.00): $19,180
- ATI Software: $2,793
- Books: $93
- OBC Uniforms: $150
- Technology Fee: $240
- Background Check: $100
- Total: $22,556
Nursing Program Registration Fee: $100.00 for Practical Nursing and LPN to RN programs. The registration fee is non-refundable. Optional costs: Laptop $250.00; Nursing Bundle $100.00. ATI Software, books, uniforms, technology fee and background check are mandatory fees.
Payment. Students are required to pay the cost of tuition, books, and fees quarterly in advance; any other arrangements must be made through the Financial Aid Office or the Student Accounts Office prior to the start of the quarter. Tuition charges are subject to change with 60-day notice. Fees, textbooks, and materials are subject to change quarterly.
Financial aid. Financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships is available to qualified students. Ohio Business College is an eligible institution authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federal student financial aid programs. The following financial aid is available to those who qualify:
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
- Federal Direct Student Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and Federal Direct PLUS Loans for parents
- Private (non-federal) student loans
- LEADS! Scholarship (Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools) and the Ohio Business College Community Scholarship
- Federal Work Study
- VA Educational Benefits, Ohio Academic Scholarship and Ohio National Guard Scholarship
Your first step is to meet with your campus Admissions Representative to establish a career plan for your program of choice. Afterwards, you can meet with a Financial Aid Administrator, who will provide step-by-step instruction on how to fill out and complete the FAFSA form to determine your eligibility for financial aid.
Ohio Business College honors the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, Title I – Education, Section 104 which states to allow individuals to stay enrolled in courses of education pending receipt of educational assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
FAFSA. Use Federal School Code 015153 for Ohio Business College's Sheffield Village Campus on the FAFSA. Ohio Business College uses the U.S. Department of Education’s net price calculator template; the Net Price Calculator is posted at https://obc.edu/npc/npcalc.htm.
Curriculum
The fast-track Practical Nursing Program at OBC is 70 full credits with 440 clock hours in Theory, 330 clock hours in Clinical, and 300 clock hours in Skills and Simulation Lab. Each quarter in the four-quarter program is 10 weeks long with an 11th week reserved for make-up learning and final exams. Students must earn a grade of C (78%) in each course, and successfully pass all clinical and laboratory components in order to progress to the next nursing course.
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Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the LPN Program and successfully passing your NCLEX-PN, you can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Assisted-living facilities
- Public school systems
- Correctional facilities
- General and Specialty Clinics
- Home Health
- Hospice Programs
Many nurses enjoy the vast career opportunities their licenses afford them and take advantage of exploring multiple roles and healthcare settings throughout their careers.
Student outcomes. Ohio Business College's Completion/Placement/Licensure Report for the Sheffield campus (reporting period ending June 30, 2025) lists Practical Nursing (CIP 51.3901) at 58% completion, 75% placement and 94% licensure; 2023 and 2024: new program, no stats to report.
What to expect as a Ohio Business College student
The nursing programs at the Sheffield Campus have skills labs that are equipped with hospital beds, IV poles, patient mannequins, venipuncture practice arms, blood pressure cuffs, and a multitude of additional hospital equipment and numerous supplies. The simulation lab is equipped with high-fidelity as well as moderate-fidelity patient mannequins.
Making a Difference, In and Out of the Classroom. “Gathering Hope House is so THANKFUL for OBC Nurses! We can not thank you enough for all that you have done for us members. From teaching us Health and Wellness, to playing games, helping in the kitchen with delicious snacks, and overall supporting us on our journey in our Mental Health recovery. THANK YOU OBC NURSES! GOOD LUCK TO EACH OF YOU!” – Gathering Hope House, Local Community Organization
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Ohio Business College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and holds a Certificate of Registration and Program Authorization from the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. The Ohio Business College Sheffield Village Campus holds a Full Approval Certificate for the Practical Nurse program from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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