Practical Nursing

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Program Description:

The Practical Nursing program is designed to provide adult students with the skills and knowledge required for today's licensed practical nurse. The 1500 clock hour program is self-paced allowing the student to maintain part-time employment and/or family responsibilities.

A pre-entrance test (TABE - Test of Adult Basic Education) is a scheduled after an application is received. To be considered for entrance into the program, the applicant should score at or above the 10.0 grade equivalency.

You will learn:

• Nursing Concepts, Professionalism, Career Success
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Growth & Development
• Nursing Principles & Skills
• Pharmacology
• Medical Nursing
• Surgical Nursing
• Maternal-Infant-Child Nursing
• Mental Health

College Credit:

Students receive up to a full year or two semesters of nursing courses at the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission schools of nursing that offer a two-year nursing program.

Certifications:

• CPR- Health Care Provider
• CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
• CMA- Certified Medication Aide
• Phlebotomy skills/ IV Therapy skills and EKG skills

Career Opportunities:

The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. The employment opportunities for the LPN are abundant and projected to grow in a variety of settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Doctor's Clinics
• Private Duty

Salary Range:

Locally: $10-16.00 an hour
Statewide: $10-23.00 an hour

Helpful Attributes:

Dependability, positive attitude, service to others, and responsible.

Student Organizations:

• Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
• Oklahoma State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (OSALPN)

Tuition:

In-district tuition is $2.00 per clock hour, and out-of-District is $4.00 per clock hour for approximately 1500 clock hours of combined classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. Students are required to attend a minimum of 24 hours per week.

Estimated Expenses:

• Textbooks-$632.00
• Fees-$765.00
• Graduation-$110.00

Room, meals, transportation expenses, and school supplies are not included in the above figures.

Other Information:

Clinical Facilities- Cimarron Nursing Center, Kingfisher Regional Hospital, Gilmour Elementary School, Kingfisher Child Care, Kingfisher County Health Department, Center of Family Love, and St. Mary's Hospital, Enid.

Contact Information:

E-mail Michelle Wiens, Coordinator at mwiens@chisholmtrail.com or Robin Brothers at rbrothers@chisholmtrail.com.