Practical Nursing

Campus:MCC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute
Program coordinator (interim):Tammie Willis, 816.604.4262
Application Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted the first Thursday in March through the third Thursday in March for a fall semester start date (August), and the first Thursday in September through the third Thursday in September for a spring semester start date (January). The application period ends at 4:30 pm the last day of the application period.

Certificate Awarded

• Practical Nursing Certificate

  Related Degree Program:

• Associate in Applied Science: Professional Nursing
• Associate in Applied Science: LPN to ADN Bridge

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. They provide basic bedside care, which can include:

• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs
• Preparing and giving injections
• Monitoring catheters
• Dressing wounds
• Giving alcohol rubs and massages
• Assisting with bathing, dressing, eating
• Assist with moving in bed, standing and walking

Experienced LPNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides.

Our one-year program gives you quick entry into the field of nursing. You'll get hands-on experience and excellent instruction in our state-of-the-art Health Science Institute. Our program prepares you to take the National Council of State Boards of Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. Pass that, and you can apply for entry-level LPN jobs.

Accreditation:

Conditionally approved by Missouri State Board of Nursing and Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission.