Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Northern Oklahoma College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Northern Oklahoma College

605 E. Downing Street, Tahlequah, OK

Northern Oklahoma College (NOC) at Tonkawa, Oklahoma is one of three locations—the other being located in Enid and Stillwater, Oklahoma. NOC is a leader among Oklahoma colleges in technological advances in developing multiple on-line and interactive television courses that serving students in remote areas of the state.

Mission Statement:

Northern Oklahoma College, the State’s oldest community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services which create life-changing experiences and develop students as effective learners and leaders within their communities in a connected, ever-changing world.

Academic Divisions:

• Agriculture & Life Science
• Business
• Fine Arts
• Health, Physical Education & Recreation
• Language Arts
• Math & Engineering
• Nursing
• Social Science

Review information about Tuition and Fees at all three locations on the NOC Website (http://www.noc.edu/tuition)

The Counseling and Career Center ensures that NOC Students have access to a wide variety of services including: Academic Counseling, Transfer Counseling, Career Counseling, Personal Counseling Resource Materials, Referrals, Consultations, and Disability Services. Other student services include the use of the Student Success Center for supplemental instruction and tutoring.

For detailed information about transfers view the NOC Transfer Guide (http://www.noc.edu/transfer-guide).

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).