Practical Nursing

Discover your path to a fulfilling career in healthcare with our Practical Nursing program. In just 11 months, you can embark on an exciting journey to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Our program takes place in a cutting-edge classroom, lab, and simulation setting, where you will experience the latest advancements in the field, preparing you for success in the healthcare industry. We have a strong network of hospital partnerships, giving you the incredible opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in a real-world hospital environment.

The Practical Nursing program is pending approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing, Council on Occupational Education, and Ohio Department of Higher Education.

Why Our Nursing Program Is Right For You

Complete the program in 11 months
Monday - Thursday schedule with the occasional Friday (no evenings or weekends)
No pre-requisite courses required
Cutting-edge classroom, lab, and simulation center
Affordable tuition
Financial aid for those who qualify
Scholarships available

Start Your Journey to a Nursing Career Today

We designed our Practical Nursing program with the goal to prepare you for a successful career in nursing. Combining classroom teaching with hands-on skills and simulation exercises, our nursing program prepares you for the real world healthcare setting.

Complete the Program in 11 Months

Hands-On Experience in Simulation and Clinical Settings

NCLEX Exam Preparation From Day 1

Personalized Support

Financial Aid

Extended Payment Plans

Easy Enrollment

Expert and Dedicated Faculty

Nursing Program Curriculum

Frequently Asked Questions

Meet the Team

Nursing Program Administrator

Michael Johnson, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, CNE, FAAN

Email: mjohnson@polaris.edu

Phone: 440-891-7682

Dr. Johnson boasts a diverse background in academia and clinical practice. He has worked as an administrator and faculty at Cleveland State University, Nevada State University, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his PhD in Nursing Science from Medical University of South Carolina.

His extensive research and expertise focus on health disparities and inequities, resulting in over 20 research articles and textbook chapters and 40 conference presentations. He has a broad clinical history spanning pediatrics, pediatric critical care, psychiatric mental health, and corrections/jail nursing. Dr. Johnson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse, and Certified Nurse Educator.