Licensed 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 1400 hours including a combination of classroom theory, laboratory training and clinical practice. The nursing program offers two options for completion.
The first option is the traditional full-time, daytime program. It is approximately 11 months in length. Classes meet Monday through Friday, with classroom hours typically 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clinical hours for this option vary, often starting earlier in the morning with some evening hours required.
The second option is a part-time, evening program. It is approximately 21 months in length. Classes meet Monday through Thursday. Classroom hours are typically 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Clinical hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. During the 3rd & 4th trimesters, some Fridays may be required.
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 full-time or four semesters part-time. Clinical courses are incorporated into the program.
Career Majors:
(For financial aid a Career Major must be 600 hours or more.)
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In-District* Full-time Tuition: $2199 ($733 per semester for three semesters) |
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Required Fees: $1000.00 |
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CTSO Dues: $30.00 |
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Career Majors within Practical Nursing: |
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Hours |
Required Books |
Required Tools |
Required Uniforms |
Certification Test Costs |
Optional Books |
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Licensed Practical Nurse |
1400 |
$685.00 |
$0.00 |
$350.00 |
inc. in fees |
$0.00 |
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Pre-requisite hours not included in the 1400 hours |
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*Out-of-District Tuition is double the amount of In-District Tuition |
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Entrance Requirements: Reading skills at the 12th grade level or above, math, and language skills at the 11th grade level or above.
Pre-requisites: Medical Terminology (45 contact hours or college level), Long term care certification, and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.
Academic Credits: (Adult Only None Needed)
College Credit: Associate in Applied Science for nursing (14 to 17 hours)
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: Cynthia Cox at (405) 273-7493 ext. 2239.
Dirrector of Nursing: Lisa Morlan (405) 273-7493 ext. 2291
Instructors: Mary Pierce x2214, Sharla Lee x2489 and Darlene Griffith x2237.
