Practical Nursing
Program Details
You can become an LPN in our accelerated 11 month program starting in August! General education courses and nursing courses are all completed in the program allowing you to finish your education and transition into the workforce faster. After successful completion of the Practical Nursing Program, the graduate is eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Once licensed, we offer placement assistance.
The Practical Nursing Program at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
NCLEX Pass Rates for First Time Testers
2019 – 91.3%
2018 – 93.75%
2017 – 84.62%
2016 – 100%
2015 – 93.33%
Course Sequence
Fall Semester | COMM 101 | NURS 110 | BIO 104 | NURS 135 | PSY 105 | MATH 101 | NURS 140 | Spring Semester | NURS 220 | NURS 221 | NURS 222 | NUTR 201 | NURS 235 | NURS 205 | NURS 206 | NURS 321 | NURS 343 | Total Program Credits Hours: | |
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Personal Vocational Concepts | Fundamentals of Nursing | Anatomy & Physiology | Pharmacology I | Human Growth & Development | Nursing Calculations | IV Therapy | Medical Surgical Nursing I | Medical Surgical Nursing II | Medical Surgical Nursing III | Principles of Human Nutrition | Pharmacology II | Maternal Newborn Nursing | Pediatric Nursing | Mental Health Nursing | Leadership | ||||
Credits | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 67 |
Job Placement
Once you’ve learned the skills, our team of instructors and placement specialist will assist you in landing that first job in the nursing field. Our placement record for LPNs since the school opened in 1973 has been excellent. See below for our recent placement results.
2019 – 96%
2018 – 100%
2017 – 92%
2016 – 100%
2015 – 93%
Salary Range
The average salary for entry-level LPNs in Missouri is $31,560 ($15.17/hr.) to an average of $41,790($20.09/hr.) for experienced LPNs.
Career Opportunities in the Nursing Field
LPN employment opportunities are available in long-term care facilities, home health care, hospitals, clinics, Doctors’ offices, correctional facilities, schools and with insurance and pipeline companies.