Licensed Practical Nursing
For High School Seniors & Adults Only
Adult Application Deadline - April 9, 2027High School Senior Application Deadline - January 1, 2027Application Start Date - October 1, 2026
Description
The Licensed Practical Nursing program is a two-year comprehensive program for dedicated students seeking to obtain certification through the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
This program consists of theory, laboratory practice and clinical experience. Students interact with our internet-based student learning management system that involves reading assignments, workbook activities, skills lab activities, computer assisted learning software, videos, course review sessions, discussion, special projects and guest speakers.
Experienced Instructors are mentors that guide students in the learning process. Students gain invaluable skills through work-based partnerships outside campus and in the community.
Instructional Methods
Our independent study program utilizes an internet-based student learning management system to present courses in the form of modular plans of study that involve reading assignments, workbook activities, skills lab activities, computer assisted learning software, videos, discussion, special projects and guest speakers. Instructors act as facilitators/mentors to guide the student. Each course will require a review session and specified testing/evaluation on a weekly basis.
Clinical Experience
There is a total of 384 hours of supervised clinical experiences within the program. They are integrated within the 1350-hour plan of study. Each student will complete a total of 384 hours of direct patient care.
Application
Applicants must complete a Southern Tech Application for Admission. Additional information and applications are available at the Southern Tech campus and online by visiting our Student Portal (please create an account prior to showing interest or applying by clicking the blue Sign In button in the top right corner). Enrollment for this career program is open to adults and in-district High School Seniors.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is approved for Federal Financial Aid; Payment Plans and Scholarships may be available.
Courses (1350 hours)
- Medical Terminology/Anatomy & Phyisology
- Nursing Skills
- Pharmacology
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Nursing Specialties
- Leadership
Estimated time to complete: 2 years
Schedule & ATTENDANCE
The LPN program lasts 2 years and requires students to be on campus or participating in clinicals for 26 hours per week (weekly program attendance). Hours are accumulated by attending a weekly Review Session, offsite clinicals, and study time on campus through a timeclock system. This is not a remote or distance learning program.
Clinicals are 8 or 12 hour shifts that begin in November of the first year of the LPN Program in Nursing Skills. Then continue for 1-2 clinicals per week throughout the remainder of the program.
Review sessions once per week
Fridays are test days
The campus is open Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm to log the weekly required 26 hours.
Courses
Follow-Up
93% of students are in the position they were trained for!
Additional Licensed Practical Nursing Information
Targeted Certifications and/or Credentials
- NCLEX - PN
- Future Health Professionals Association
- Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Certifications may vary by Program and are subject to change without notice.
