Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. They provide basic bedside care, which can include:
- Function in the role of licensed nurse while providing supervision to unlicensed assistive personnel in a variety of care settings
- Applies nursing skills, concepts and judgment in selected clinical settings
- Performs a variety of basic procedures based on sound scientific evidence
- Starts and monitors select IV fluids to include fluids for hydration and antibiotics
- Monitors, measures and performs dressing changes for a variety of wounds
- Administers medication via a variety of different routes: oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular
- Coordinates care with other disciplines to revolve around a patient-centered approach
- Knowledge of and performance of activities of daily living to promote health maintenance and promotion
- Teaches the client and family skills and practices which can be used following discharge
- Administers palliative care and provides support and comfort to the client and family when death is the inevitable outcome
- Assist in the development of care plans and assuring compliance
- Potential for advancing to management in long term care or selected settings
In one year you will gain quick entry into the nursing field from an accredited practical nursing program and you'll receive hands-on experience and excellent instruction in our state-of-the-art Health Science Institute.
Professional Certification/Licensure
In addition, you'll be prepared to take the National Council of State Boards of Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Completing the program does not guarantee licensing from the State Board of Nursing. For additional information visit the Missouri State Board of Nursing website.
Accreditation
MCC-Penn Valley
Full approval by Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBON)
3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
573.751.0681 Telephone
573.751.0075 Fax
800.735.2966 TTY
800.735.2466 Voice
pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
To send comments about the program to the Missouri State Board of Nursing, email pv.nursing@mcckc.edu or call 816.604.4175.
Careers
What LPNs do: 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. (O-NET).
Faster than average projected growth employment from 2022-2032 for Licensed Practical
and Licensed Vocational Nurses with an annual median salary of $56,030 in Missouri.
Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed for this career.
Program costs
| Credit hours needed | 52.5 - 56.5 |
|---|---|
| In District cost per credit hour $121 | $6,352.50-$6,836.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate cost per credit hour $237 | $12,442.50-$13,390.50 |
| Out of State / International cost per credit hour $320 | $16,800.00-$18,080.00 |
| Other Fees | |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Supplies (scrubs, practice bag, stethoscope, etc.) | $500.00 |
| EHR GO Perfect EHR per the program | $120.00 |
| $400.00 per course for program fees | $4,000.00 |
| Immunizations (varies) | n/a |
| Clinical Student (Background check) | $130.00 |
| Family Safety Care Registry: (Student must obtain) | $15.00 |
| NCLEX fee (Pearson VUE testing) | $200.00 |
| Background check (Missouri State Board of Nursing requirement to be performed three months prior to graduation) | $50.00 |
| Total Program Costs | |
| In District | $12,367.50-$12,851.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate | $18,457.50-$19,405.50 |
| Out of State / International | $22,815.00-$24,0495.00 |
This program meets the educational requirements for national board certification and licensure for Missouri and Kansas.