There are several levels of nursing that someone can earn, depending on what kind of care they would like to provide for patients. One of those levels is a Licensed Practical Nurse or LPN, and students at Rhodes State College can become an LPN with the college's Practical Nursing Certificate Program.
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Many nurses in our area get their start through training with Mercy Health St. Rita's. For Harley Pajari, she wanted to find…
After graduating from the STNA program at Lima Senior High School, Katherine Hooks knew that she wanted to continue her education to one day become a nurse. She eventually found her way to Mercy Health St. Rita's while earning her RN from Rhodes State College, and through a program at St. Rita's, Hooks found a spot in the hospital that she's grown to love.
Rhodes State College will be applying to the higher learning commission to be approved to offer a bachelor of science in nursing degree. They currently offer degrees for state-tested nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and an associate degree for a registered nurse. So getting approval for a bachelor's degree is important for the college to help expand opportunities for their students, but also for local hospitals as well.