- Care for patients with compassion and skill in a variety of settings as a key part of the professional healthcare team
- Experience caregiving in high-energy trauma, critical care and pediatric environments
- Use therapeutic communication and critical thinking skills to improve patients' experience and overall health
Career Focus:
Prepared for NCLEX licensure, immediate employment and further education
The Practical Nursing program at Metro Technology Centers at the Health Career Centers located in 1720 Springlake Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73111 is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Full-time Career Majors
Teacher/Coordinator - Maria Dionaldo
Education:
- Ed.D - Educational Leadership and Management - Southwestern University
- MAN - Medical Surgical Nursing - Southwestern University
- BS - Nursing - Southwestern University
Certification:
Work Experience:
- King Saud University - Assistant Professor
- Southwestern University - Faculty
- Perpetual Succour Hospital - Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2020
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Teacher - Mercy Amuda
Education:
- BSN - Southern Nazarene University
- MSN - Southern Nazarene University
Certification:
Work Experience:
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- St. Anthony Hospital
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2008
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Teacher - Tonja Truitt
Education:
- BSN - Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- MSN - Grand Canyon University
Certification:
Work Experience:
- Great Plains Hospital - CNA, LPN Labor and Delivery, LPN Medical/Surgical Nurse
- Deaconess Hospital - LPN Medical/Surgical Nurse
- Integris Medical Center - Labor and Delivery Nurse
- Platt College - Practical Nursing Instructor
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2018
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Simulation/Skills Lab - Josie Scott
Education:
- BSN - University of Missouri
- MSN - University of Central Missouri
Certification:
- Registered Nurse
- Oncology Certified Nurse
Work Experience:
- Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
- Naz Medical Center
- Associate Medical Professionals
- St. Anthony Hospital
- Began teaching at Metro Technology Centers in 2002
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Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
www.acenursing.org