Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Students will need to have completed 136 hours of pre-requisites before beginning the program. Students enrolled in the program will complete 1343 hours including a combination of classroom theory, laboratory training and clinical practice.
The Practical Nursing Program is approximately 11 months in length. Classes meet Monday through Friday, with classroom hours typically 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clinical hours vary, often starting earlier in the morning with some evening hours required. Application period starts in January of each year and closes March 31 of each year (Call Nursing Office For Application).
Course content focuses on the nursing skills, theory, and professional requirements for an entry-level position as a licensed practical nurse. The program is divided into three semesters. The program comprises both theory and clinical courses.
Career Major: Licensed Practical Nurse
Hours: 1343 hrs.
Required Books: Included in Supplies & Fees
Required Uniforms: Included in Supplies & Fees (excludes graduation uniform)
Certification Test Costs: Included in Supplies & Fees
Entrance Requirements: Reading, math and language skills at the 9th grade level or above. Must be a high school graduate or have completed the GED. Higher grade level results in higher points for entrance.
Pre-requisites: Medical Terminology (45 contact hours from Technology Center, college level or higher, must have C or above and within the last five years), Long Term Care certification, CCNA and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.
Academic Credits: (Adult Only None Needed)
Licensure Exam: NCLEX
Certification Testing: (Contact Instructor for info.)
Potential Salary Range: (Contact Instructor for info.)
For financial assistance go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Office contact: Sabrina Fowler at (405) 273-7493 Ext. 2239
Director of Nursing: Lisa Johnson Ext. 2237
Instructors: Ashley Miller Ext. 2251, Amanda Carpenter Ext. 2257
