ohio law - aide before lpn?!?

[jlc3572]

I was talking with my coworker yesterday (who is an LPN) and she thought that they passed a law that you have to be an aide before you become a LPN. Anyone know anything about this? She said she'd help me if that was the case, but I haven't really seen anything about this. The school I have been trying to apply to - difficult to get answers quickly - starts in January and hasn't said anything about it - only CPR and a few other "basic" licenses. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

[foxxcat]

There is a community college here in Mansfield , oh area that requires STNA first before LPN

[iwannabearn]

it is true it is now a requirement,...not sure if "law"