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Practical Nurse (Adult Only)
This career major prepares students to care for ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, private homes, long term care facilities, other medical care facilities, and even clinical research. Duties vary depending on each state’s nurse practice act (regulations). Students provide basic nursing care, perform assessments and administer care to clients under the direct supervision of physicians, dentists or registered nurses. They are responsible for supervision of Certified Nurse Aides, Certified Medication Aides, and Advanced Unlicensed Assistants.
Courses
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Medical Terminology - 48 | 48 |
| Concepts of Nursing | 40 |
| Anatomy & Physiology | 120 |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 184 |
| Clinical I Basic Nursing | 322 |
| Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapy Skills | 73 |
| Pediatric Nursing | 40 |
| Clinical II Maternal/Newborn, Pediatric and Mental Health | 88 |
| Maternal-Newborn Nursing | 40 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing I | 87 |
| Clinical III - Medical Surgical Nursing (Part I) | 115 |
| Mental Health Concepts | 40 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing II | 87 |
| Clinical IV-Medical Surgical Nursing (Part II) | 115 |
| Transition to Practice | 40 |
| Clinical V - Transition to Practice | 24 |
| Total | 1,463 |
CIP Code:
51.3901 SOC Code:
Required Clinicals/Labs/OJT:
- Required Clinicals
Student Organizations:
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
General Information
Start Date:
Day - Every August; Evening - Multiple Entry Dates
Notice:
Practical Nurse is an Acceptance Career Major. New Application Booklets are available each January in the Information and Enrollment Center. Booklets include information on prerequisites and application deadlines.
Hours:
1463
Who Can Enroll:
Adults Only Financial Aid Information
Start your application today at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
More information about MNTC’s Financial Aid services can be found at http://mntechnology.com/enrollment/financial-aid.
More information about MNTC’s Financial Aid services can be found at http://mntechnology.com/enrollment/financial-aid.
Financial Aid Eligibility:
Title IV Eligible
Loan Debt:
$0.00 Completion Information
Positive Placement Rate includes Military, Continuing Education and all Employment, related or not related.
On-Time Adult Completion Rate (2010-11):
87.5%
Number Took Exam (2009-10):
35
Number Passed Exam (2009-10):
32
Positive Placement Rate (2010-11):
91.9% Occupations
Source:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN)
$15.50 hourly; $32,200 annually
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Attributes & Abilities
Source:
BLS
- Judgment & Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Deductive Reasoning
- Written Comprehension and Speech Clarity
Accreditation/Certification
Certifications Available:
- National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-LPN)
College Credit
College Credit hours are subject to change without notice.
MNTC’s Practical Nursing graduates qualify for direct articulation into Associate Degree nursing programs at some Oklahoma colleges, pending acceptance to the college and its nursing program. The number of credit hours awarded will be determined by the college. The MNTC PN graduate must have graduated within the past five years and hold a current Oklahoma licensure as an LPN. Most Oklahoma colleges will allow an LPN to take challenge examinations for college credit.
Prerequisites
