What do Practical Nurses Do?
LPNs have a wide range of duties, including:
- Record client medical histories and symptoms
- Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results
- Consult with physicians and many other healthcare team members
- Start and manage IV therapies
- Administer treatments and medications in various forms
- Help with client follow-up and rehabilitation
- Show how to self-administer medication
- Teach clients and families how to manage illness or injury
- Educate the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease
- Provide general health screening or immunization clinics, blood drives and public seminars
- Provide support to patients and family members
- Provide direction patient care techs and nursing aids.
- Work under the supervision of the licensed healthcare provider
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.
Licensure Information
Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, graduates are eligible to apply for and take the NCLEX-PN examination. However, passing the exam and obtaining licensure is not guaranteed and is subject to meeting all regulatory and licensing requirements set by the respective state board of nursing. For additional information visit the Missouri State Board of Nursing website.
MCC Practical Nursing is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and designed to prepare students for the NCLEX examination, which is required for nursing licensure and employment in Missouri and Kansas. Students intending to work in other states should verify licensing and certification requirements with the appropriate state board and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.nursecompact.com/
Program Approval
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 $59,030 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 (varies based on format) | ~$900.00 |
| Supplies (scrubs, practice bag, stethoscope, etc.) | $500.00 |
| $400.00 per course for program fees | $4,000.00 |
| Immunizations (varies) | n/a |
| Clinical Student Account Registration and Program Background Check | $130.00 |
| Family Safety Care Registry | $15.00 |
| NCLEX fee (Pearson VUE testing) | $200.00 |
| Background check (Missouri State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement) | $40.00 |
| Total Program Costs | |
| In District | $12,137.50 - 12,621.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate | $18,227.50 - 19,175.50 |
| Out of State / International | $22,585.00 - 24,265.00 |
This program meets the educational requirements for national board certification and licensure for Missouri and Kansas.