PRACTICAL NURSING
Unlock a transformative path towards becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and make a meaningful difference in the world of healthcare. This class offers comprehensive education in principles of healthcare, illness prevention, and health restoration, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the competitive nursing field and pursue a rewarding career dedicated to compassionate patient care. Adults only.
YOUR NURSING CAREER STARTS HERE
Practical Nursing is the practice of nursing under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides care based on the knowledge and application of principles and skills in the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
Once licensed, employment opportunities for LPNs in the health care industry are found in hospitals, home health, doctors’ offices, long-term care facilities, and various health care agencies.
FUTURE PRACTICAL
NURSING STUDENTS!
EARN APPLICATION POINTS WITH THESE CLASSES:
This career program is divided into three levels:
The course includes classroom instruction and clinical experience in area health care facilities.
Practice your skills on a SimMan before you work on a human. State-of-the-art mannequin exhibits symptoms and ailments and can even breathe, vomit, urinate, have a bowel movement or have a baby.
Questions?
“Great PN class, instructors, and curriculum! Students are prepared once completing the PN program.”
UPCOMING DATES:
Application Deadline: June 26, 2025
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
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DETAILS
Accredited by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, Central Tech currently has a 91.98% NCLEX pass rate (5-year average)!
Get a copy of our Practical Nursing Handbook (subject to change).
AREAS OF STUDY
DRUG SCREENING:
Students must undergo a pre-clinical drug screening. A positive test or refusal will result in immediate termination from the program. Per federal regulations, medical marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety‐sensitive employee subject to drug testing to hold a marijuana license.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Under the policies of National Accreditation, an OSBI background check on each student is performed. If you have felonies you may not be eligible for this program.
VACCINATIONS:
Although Central Tech does not discriminate against students who do or do not receive the Covid vaccine, some clinical sites still require tracking of the vaccine or require a medical or religious exemption.
MORE INFORMATION
Licensed Practical Nurses make a median salary of $59,730 annually.
To schedule an assessment please call 918.227.9264. Testing is $80 for the first time and $50 to retake.
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Oklahoma Board of Nursing
- Students: Adult Only
- Campus: Drumright and Sapulpa
- Times: Options available – call for details
Ask about Financial Aid and Scholarship availability.
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