Practical Nurse Program
The health care industry needs informed, skilled and dependable workers to complete the care team. The licensed practical nurse assists registered nurses and physicians in caring for physically or mentally ill clients. In the long-term care setting and home health, the LPN may supervise other nursing care personnel.
Practical nursing offers employment in many health care settings. Long-term care, physicians' offices, home care, hospitals and clinics provide opportunity for the practical nurse to administer care to a variety of clients. Job outlook for the Kansas City area is good, with an average starting salary of $35,152-$37,400.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the Practical Nursing Licensing exam. After completing the practical nursing program, LPNs may continue their education to become a registered nurse.
The full time program, which can be completed in 10 months, provides 880 clock hours of instruction. This includes classroom and clinical laboratory experiences in many areas of nursing. The application deadline is March 15, 2010 for the August 2010 start date. Admission to this program requires successful completion of several prerequisites.
FULL TIME 10-MONTH PROGRAM - GENERAL SCHEDULE*
Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
*Clinical days and times may vary
The Evening-Weekend Program, which can be completed in 18 months, provides approximately 880 clock hours of instruction. This includes classroom and clinical laboratory experiences in many areas of nursing. Depending on the 18 month rotation, application deadline will be March 15 OR October 1. The program begins in August OR January. Admission to this program requires successful completion of several prerequisites.
EVENING/WEEKEND 18-MONTH PROGRAM - GENERAL SCHEDULE*
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Every other weekend (Sat. & Sun.) 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
*Clinical days and times may vary
The practical nursing programs require a professional liability insurance fee. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. The dollar amount for fees is subject to change.
(Major Code 366A; CIP Code 51.1613)