Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Otero Junior 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 Colorado colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Otero Junior College (Otero JC)

Carter Hall - Rm 4000, Greeley, CO

About
Otero Junior College, located in La Junta, Colorado, was founded in 1941 on the southern edge of the city. The school is considered one of the finest in the state and maintain a 97% success rate for job placement and academic transfer upon graduation. The school is a public institution supported by tax dollars and affordable tuition. The school sponsors a number of clubs and organizations, allowing students to pursue and maintain activities outside of the classroom, as well as a number of intercollegiate athletic programs.

Academics
Otero Junior College provides students with academic transfer and career training opportunities. Individuals pursuing academic transfer will complete the first two years of their four year education at OJC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with a hands on education in a given field or industry that allows them to enter the workforce as qualified and capable professionals upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Psychology
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrolling at Otero Junior College must be eighteen years of age or have earned a high school diploma. Enrollment is accomplished through the submission of an application and payment of fees. Providing previous transcripts and test scores is also recommended, as is participating in new student enrollment and meeting with a counselor prior to registration. Students may also be required to take a placement exam prior to their first semester. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Otero JC offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Greeley, CO
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $47320

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