Nursing: Practical Nursing - Certificate of Achievement
This program prepares students to seek licensure and employment as a practical nurse (LPN). LPNs perform a variety of routine medical care duties such as recording patients’ vital signs, helping them dress for the day and creating a plan of care with the help of a registered nurse (RN). Many students work as an LPN before pursuing a registered nursing degree. The Practical Nursing Program emphasizes bedside care with students receiving valuable practice from clinical rotations. This program requires a separate application in addition to the application for general admission to OTC. To view application details, visit otc.edu/alliedhealth. Graduates can apply to write the NCLEX-PN exam to become a licensed practical nurse. LPNs can be found in many healthcare settings but often find work at nursing homes, in-home healthcare providers or general physicians’ offices.
The Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Program At a Glance
For those who want to:
Care for sick or injured people
Stay busy and on their feet
Support other medical professionals
Care for the elderly
Build a practical skill set
Strengthen their credentials
Program Snapshot
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Average Length: 2.6 Years
Credits: 49*
Average Salary: $41,100*
Graduation Retention Rate: 85%*
Possible Careers
Licensed pratical nurse (LPN)
Nursing home LPN
Hospital LPN
Physician’s office LPN
In-home healthcare LPN
Care transition LPN
*Costs are estimates and are subject to change. Please visit the tuition and fees details page for precise details or call 417-447-7500. Degree time/credits vary with students' enrollment and course completion. Graduation retention varies by case. For program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates visit Student Outcomes/Student Right-to-Know. Salary information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.
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Pre-Admission Requirements
For the full program requirements, see curriculum. For the full list of courses, see the catalog.
Admissions
Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.
Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.
