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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:
In one year you will gain quick entry into the nursing field from an accredited practical nursing program and you'll receive hands-on experience and excellent instruction in our state-of-the-art Health Science Institute.
In addition, you'll be prepared to take the National Council of State Boards of Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Completing the program does not guarantee licensing from the State Board of Nursing. For additional information visit the Missouri State Board of Nursing website.
MCC-Penn Valley
Full approval by Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBON)
3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City,
MO 65102-0656
573.751.0681 Telephone
573.751.0075 Fax
800.735.2966 TTY
800.735.2466 Voice
nursing@pr.mo.gov
To send comments about the program to the Missouri State Board of Nursing, email pv.nursing@mcckc.edu or call 816.604.4175.
Visit the MoSCORES website for information on MCC's programs, including length, credit hours, and wage and employment data. Search Metropolitan Community College. Note: The historical data listed is informational and can vary based on the number of credit hours students earn, local wage conditions and other factors.
| Credit hours needed | 52.5 - 56.5 |
|---|---|
| In District cost per credit hour $121 | $6,352.50-$6,836.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate cost per credit hour $237 | $12,442.50-$13,390.50 |
| Out of State / International cost per credit hour $320 | $16,800.00-$18,080.00 |
| Other Fees | |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Supplies (scrubs, practice bag, stethoscope, etc.) | $500.00 |
| EHR GO Perfect EHR per the program | $120.00 |
| $400.00 per course for program fees | $4,000.00 |
| Immunizations (varies) | n/a |
| Clinical Student (Background check) | $130.00 |
| Family Safety Care Registry: (Student must obtain) | $15.00 |
| NCLEX fee (Pearson VUE testing) | $200.00 |
| Background check (Missouri State Board of Nursing requirement to be performed three months prior to graduation) | $50.00 |
| Total Program Costs | |
| In District | $12,367.50-$12,851.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate | $18,457.50-$19,405.50 |
| Out of State / International | $22,815.00-$24,0495.00 |
You can take classes during the day and earn a practical nursing certificate in less than 12 months. Our program includes 52-56 credit hours of classes, lab work and hands-on training.
No, all admission requirements must be completed prior to making application to the program.
Official transcripts from all colleges that you have attended should be sent to:
MCC - Student Data Center
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
No, all classes taken in the MCC system are recorded on one transcript that we can access online.
The ACCUPLACER® is the entrance examination required by Metropolitan Community College to test for readiness for college-level courses.
Even if you have a degree from another college, you must take it.
We meet the highest standards in the practical nursing field. Our program has full approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
State licensure boards have the responsibility of determining that each applicant who will practice as a professional healthcare provider/nurse have good moral character.
The boards have the legal right to deny licensure to individuals found to have violated any local, state or federal law. A record of a felony conviction is a factor which must be considered by licensure boards while applying to sit for the licensure examinations.
For detailed information on this, within the State of Missouri, refer to the Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 335, Section 335.066. The Missouri State Board of Nursing also has a link to the statutes. The Missouri State Board of Nursing State Licensure Information
Admission to and graduation from the nursing program does not ensure eligibility for state licensure, nor does it guarantee passing the licensure examination.
Any candidate for licensure who has ever been charged or convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony will be required to submit documentation of the court proceedings for that charge or conviction to the State Board of Nursing in which licensure is sought.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate is expected to file an application with the Missouri State Board of Nursing to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for the registered professional nurse.
After successful completion of the examination, a license will be granted for the graduate to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Missouri. If the student has had a criminal conviction in the past, please contact the nursing division chairperson. A conviction may delay or prevent the issuance of a license.
For further information, refer to the Statues of Missouri found in the MCC-Penn Valley associate degree nursing program student handbook or on the website of the Missouri State Board of Nursing. State licensure boards have the responsibility of determining that each applicant who will practice as a professional healthcare provider / nurse have good moral character.
The boards have the legal right to deny licensure to individuals found to have violated any local, state or federal law. A record of a felony conviction is a factor which must be considered by licensure boards while applying to sit for the licensure examinations.
For detailed information on this, within the State of Missouri, refer to the Missouri Revised Statutes, Chapter 335 Nurses, Section 335.066 of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. The Missouri State Board of Nursing also has a link to the statutes.
The Missouri State Board of Nursing will make the decision whether or not to allow an individual to take the licensure examination.
Questions may be directed to:
Missouri State Board of Nursing
3650 Missouri Boulevard
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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