Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

 Program Description:

The Practical Nursing Program is a 1,556-clock-hour program completed in 12 months. The Practical Nursing curriculum plan is structured to prepare students to meet Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and graduate from the PN Program, pass the PN NCLEX, and become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The curriculum is developed to teach and train Practical Nursing students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the Oklahoma Board of Nursing requirements to be licensed as a Practical Nurse and gain entry-level employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

The PN curriculum is integrated into two major components:

1. Pre-Nursing courses.
2. Practical Nursing Core courses.

Before enrolling in the Practical Nursing core courses, the student must complete all the Pre-Nursing Courses. These courses include: Medical Terminology, Pharmacology Nursing, Human Anatomy & Physiology I, and Human Anatomy & Physiology II.

The students who have completed their Pre-Nursing Courses and achieved a minimum grade of C in each course shall be permitted to enroll in the Practical Nursing Core Courses: These courses include:

1. Fundamentals of Nursing
2. Med-Surgical Nursing
3. IV Therapy, Mental Health Nursing
4. Maternal, Infant & Pediatrics- Nursing
5. Leadership Nursing
6. PN-Transitioning To Nursing Practice.

Upon completing and graduating from this Program, the student will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a Training Verification Form. After passing the National Council Licensure Examination Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN), the graduate shall be Licensed by the State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Admission Requirements

The Practical Nursing Program uses either Direct or Indirect admission methods to process and admit applicants into the PN Educational Program.

 Direct Admission To Practical Nursing Program

To be admitted directly into the PN Program, the applicant must meet the following admission requirements:

• Must be admitted to MTC by meeting all General Admission requirements as stipulated in the school Student Handbook.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a minimum of High School Diploma, GED or another Equivalency, or a higher degree such as an Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• A current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification with no abuse notations.
• A current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification with no abuse notations.
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA). (Students may be admitted without a BLS card. However, the student must submit a BLS card to the Office of the Director of Admissions & Registration prior to the commencement of the PN Program).
• Must read, write, understand, and comprehend in English.
• Proof of completion of all the Pre-Nursing Courses with a passing grade of at least C in each course. A student who has completed the Pre-Nursing courses from an accredited institution of higher learning, including Technology Centers, may transfer any of the courses categorized as the Pre-Nursing course if a minimum grade of C is achieved.
  • Medical Terminology.
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
  • Pharmacology.

 Indirect Admission To Practical Nursing Program

To be indirectly admitted into the Practical Nursing Program, the student shall first be admitted into the Pre-Nursing Program to complete the required Pre-Nursing Courses and achieve a minimum grade of C in each course before enrolling in the PN Core Courses. Once the student has completed all the Pre-Nursing courses, they will be admitted into the Practical Nursing Program based on maximum achieved points. The applicant shall meet the following admission requirements:

1. Must be admitted to MTC by meeting all General Admission requirements as stipulated in the school Student Handbook.

2. Must be at least 18 years old.
3. Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or another Equivalency, or a higher degree such as an Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
4. A current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification with no abuse notations. (Students may be admitted without a CNA Certification. However, the student must submit their CNA certification to the Office of the Director of Admissions & Registration prior to the commencement of the Practical Nursing Program).
5. A current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification with no abuse notations. (Students may be admitted without a BLS card. (However, the student must submit their (CHHA) certification to the Office of Director of Admissions & Registration prior to the commencement of the Practical Nursing Program).
6. A current Basic Life Support (AHA). (Students may be admitted without a BLS card. However, the student must submit their BLS card to the Office of the Director of Admissions & Registration prior to the commencement of the Practical Nursing Program).
7. Must read, write, understand, and comprehend in English.
8. The following Pre-Nursing courses shall be completed before enrolling in the Practical Nursing Core Courses.
   • Medical Terminology.
   • Pharmacology
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology I.
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology II.

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM OPTIONS

The Practical Nursing Educational Program is a full-time program offered on campus during weekdays (Monday to Friday). Students are required to attend school for learning activities five (5) days a week. The program has three entries for new cohorts: January, May, and September of each year. The students admitted into the PN Program shall have a minimum of 18 years of age, proof of High School Diploma or its equivalency, or GED or Higher. Additionally, to be admitted, the Practical Nursing student shall be a Certified Nurse Aide (Long-Term Aide) in the State of Oklahoma and have a current Basic Life Support card (BLS) from American Heart Association.

Estimated Cost:

The Tuition shall be charged at the rate of $15.00 per clock hour assigned to each course.

APPROVALS & LICENSING

The Practical Nursing Educational Program is Approved and Licensed by the Following Agencies: