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Full-Time Career Programs
| Health Science
Practical Nurse
This career major prepares the student to become a licensed practical
nurse, an important member of the health care team who works under
the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician
or dentist. Students will learn the role of the LPN and how to
care for a variety of patients including geriatric, pediatric,
oncology, and pre/post operative patients. Students will learn
how to identify patient problems, identify appropriate interventions
and evaluate nursing care. Graduates of this career major will
be eligible take the NCLEX-PN and become licensed through the
Board of Nursing.
| Career Major Length |
1509 Hours
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| Course Title |
Hours
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Master Student Workshop
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15
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| *Medical Terminology* |
45
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Anatomy & Physiology
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120
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Basic Nursing Skills
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91
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Concepts of Nursing
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40
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Fundamentals of Nursing
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160
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Clinical I Basic Nursing
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80
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Pharmacology & Intravenous Therapy Skills
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50
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Medical Surgical Nursing I
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75
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Clinical II Medical Surgical Nursing Part 1
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192
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Medical Surgical Nursing II
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75
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Clinical III Medical Surgical Nursing Part 2
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192
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Pediatric Nursing
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40
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Maternal/Newborn Nursing
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40
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Clinical IV Maternal/Newborn, Pediatric and Mental Health
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104
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Mental Health Nursing
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40
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Transition to Practice
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30
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Clinical V Transition to Practice
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120
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*Prerequisite
College Credit:
- OCCC - 4 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$15/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading, language and math skills at the 12th grade level
or above
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility
- Good communication skills
- Good physical and mental health
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to relate to people in a caring, empathetic manner
Who Can Enroll
Adults
Required Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED
- 18 years old
- CPR for Health Care Providers (American Heart Association
Course)
Recommended Prerequisites
- Medical Terminology (3 college credit hours)
Location
Springlake
Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Financial Aid
Available
for those who qualify
Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations
Students of America
OSALPN-Oklahoma State Association Licensed Practical Nurses -
Student Chapter
Certifications Available
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA)
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Industry Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen, Suite 524,
Oklahoma City, OK 73106, 405-962-1800
National League for Nursing Accredititing Commission, Inc
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
1500 West Seventh Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
phone (405) 377-2000, 1-800-522-5810
fax (405) 743-6809
Oklahoma
State Board of Education (OSBE)
2500 N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
phone (866) 249-9410, fax (405) 521-6205
Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 8710008
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (866)837-2229, fax (480)773-6901
denz@ncacasi.org
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