Degree and Certificate Options
What Will I Learn?
In 乐播传媒视频's Practical Nursing (PN) program, students learn basic nursing skills, patient care, anatomy, pharmacology, and practical clinical techniques to support registered nurses and physicians in various healthcare settings. The program also sharpens students’ deductive reasoning, service orientation, and decision-making abilities.
Academic Catalog Program Description
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Practical Nursing program is in alignment with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CIP code 51.3901: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.
Career Paths
Upon passing the NCLEX-PN® and becoming licensed, graduates can work as a practical nurse in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home healthcare, or rehabilitation centers. Graduates can pursue further education to become a registered nurse through 乐播传媒视频’s articulation program or specialize in areas like pediatrics, geriatrics or surgical nursing to expand their career opportunities and earning potential.
Possible career paths include charge nurse, clinic LPN, clinic nurse, home health LPN, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), office nurse, pediatric LPN, private duty nurse, radiation oncology nurse, and triage LPN.
Points of Pride
乐播传媒视频 provides a cost-effective pathway to becoming a practical nurse, with competitive tuition rates and financial aid options.
The program emphasizes practical clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce. This prepares graduates to confidently enter the workforce and deliver high-quality patient care.
Students spend time in the 乐播传媒视频 simulation center, offering them an opportunity to practice their clinical judgment skills in a safe learning environment.
The Associate Degree Nurse (Certificate) program at 乐播传媒视频 is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
Additional Information
Program Outcome Data
| Year | Number of Students Admitted | Completion Rate Expected = 60% | Employed as PN within 6 Months of Graduation Expected = 85% | Annual NCLEX First-Time Test Taker Pass Rate Expected = 80% | National Average First-Time All Test Takers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 55.8% | 85% | 93.3% | 86.6% |
| 2024 | 60 | 78% | 100% | 93.55% | 79.93% |
| 2023 | 49 | 78.5% | 97.5% | 71.79% | 79.6% |
| 2022 | 49 | 64.81% | 95% | 82.46% | 83.08% |
K.S.A. 65-1120 Disclosure Statement
In accordance with Kansas law (K.S.A. 65-1120), certain criminal convictions may affect an individual's eligibility for nursing licensure in Kansas. Applicants are encouraged to review the statute and consult the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) with any questions regarding licensure eligibility. ,
Note: Admission to the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility for nursing licensure.
Alum Perspective
鈥淔rom day one I was challenged to think differently than I ever have, to think like a nurse.鈥
*Potential salaries use third-party national and regional aggregated data, some of which may be estimates. Results may not reflect local or timely trends. Some careers listed may require additional education or degrees beyond those offered at 乐播传媒视频. Completing a program, degree, or certificate does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.