Congratulations, if you are looking at this web page, there is a good chance you are thinking about selecting nursing as a career path for yourself or others. The faculty of the Metro Technology Centers (Metro Tech) Practical Nurse program would like to thank you for considering one of the most challenging and rewarding educational opportunities of your life. As a nurse, you will be given the opportunity to help shape the future of health care as you make a difference in the lives of others. Metro Tech faculty and staff members have professional experience and are committed to passing their knowledge on to you. Metro Tech faculty will guide you through hands-on learning experiences in our classrooms, state of the art skills laboratories, and clinical settings. It is our goal that you become competent practitioners, as you embody the art and science of nursing, utilizing both skill and caring compassion. We look forward to helping you grow from student nurses to Licensed Practical Nurses.
Start your future today and welcome to Metro Tech!
Program Orientation Schedule
How to apply for the program
- Application process
- International Applicant Requirements
- HCC Adult Applicant Selection Criteria
- Pre Requisites for Adult HealthCare Programs
- Online Application for Adult Admission
- Online Adult Application Interview Questions
- Adult Program Employment Reference Form
- Adult Program Validation of Paid Work Experience Form
- Plan to attend a Health Science Information Orientation
- Career Program Prerequisites and Checklist
- Frequently Asked Questions
Program Information
- Practical Nurse Program Information Guide
- Certifications Available
- Class Times and Structure
- Curriculum Plan
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Practical Nurse Program Course Descriptions
- Practical Nurse Curriculum Framework
- Oklahoma Board of Nursing Requirements for Licensure
- History of Metro Tech and the Nurse Career Major
- Admission with Advanced Standing
- Practical Nurse Program Information Guidelines
- Practical Nurse Guidelines For Clinical Experience
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Toni Brinkley |
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Lois Miller R.N., MSN Faculty |
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Mercy Amuda |
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Tonja Truitt R.N., MSN Faculty |
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Shawna Blackburn |
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Josie Scott R.N., MSN, Simulation Labs Coordinator |
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Doris Horn R.N., MSN Faculty |
National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) pass rates:
| National | Oklahoma | Metro Tech | |
| January 1 - December 31, 2018 | 85.93% | 86.83% | 100% |
| January 1 - December 31, 2017 | 83.85% | 86.64% | 89.47% |
| January 1 - December 31, 2016 | 83.70% | 87.64% | 90.62% |
| January 1 - December 31, 2015 | 81.89% | 90.72% | 93.54% |
| January 1 - December 31, 2014 | 82.16% | 82.16% | 100% |
Metro Tech Practical Nursing program completion rates:
| Program | Day Class | 1+1 Class | |
| 2018 | 79.4% | 79.2% | 80% |
| 2017 | 87.5% | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| 2016 | 80% | 75% | 87.5% |
| 2015 | 92.5% | 87.5% | 100% |
| 2014 | 78.8% | 95.8% | 100% |
Metro Tech Practical Nursing program job placement rates:
| Program | Day Class | 1+1 Class | |
| 2018 | 86.4% | 100% | 90.9%* |
| 2017 | 99.5% | 99% | 100%* |
| 2016 | 95% | 90% | 100%* |
| 2015 | 94.25% | 88.5% | 100%* |
| 2014 | 90% | 95.6% | 86.6%* |
*Figure includes job placement and/or continuing education
External Links
- Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formerly NLNAC
- Oklahoma Department of Career Technology Education
- NCLEX Testing with Pearson VUE
- Apply for Financial Aid
