LPN Programs in Kansas
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 87.5%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #13
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Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 100%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #1
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Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 80%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #12
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Colby Community College
Colby, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 79.5%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #15
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Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 100%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #1
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Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 88.4%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #16
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Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 95.7%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #3
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Highland Community College
Highland, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 97.3%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #6
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Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 77.3%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #15
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Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 89.6%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #10
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 84.3%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #9
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Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 100%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #4
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Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 94.7%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #2
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Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 94.8%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #7
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North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 96.4%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #5
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Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 83.3%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #17
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Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 95.8%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #8
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Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 90.7%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #11
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Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 83.1%
NCLEX-PN Rank: #14
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Closed LPN Programs
Brown Mackie College-Kansas City
Lenexa, KS
School closed in 2016
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 58.7%
Brown Mackie College-Salina
Salina, KS
School closed in 2016
2016 NCLEX-PN Passrate: 64.2%
In general, becoming a licensed practical nurse or LPN in the State of Kansas requires the completion of the Practical Nursing program as well as passing the NCLEX-PN. There are over 22 campuses in this state and so choosing the best one to enroll in could be a tad more difficult. This is why it is important to do your own research before enrolling in any particular nursing school.
An LPN in Kansas can work in different health care settings such as doctor’s offices, hospitals, home health care, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer’s units, and other related facilities. They are often supervised by RNs or licensed physicians. An LPN can advance his career and salary by completing certifications or by completing the LPN to RN or the BSN program.
Kansas Department of Labor has stated that the median yearly salary for an LPN in the state is about $35,000. This amount varies depending on the LPN’s location, experience and facility type. The job growth is set to increase through 2016 even if the economy is dipping at times. An LPN will always be in demand, not only in Kansas but also, in many other states throughout the country.
LPN programs that are approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing are offered in these schools –
Johnson County Community College
There are two options for this school’s Practical Nursing program which are the –
- Day Program which is divided into 2 semesters and can be completed in ten months.
- The Evening or Weekend Program which has the same curriculum as that of the Day Program but is stretched to a period of 24 months.
They have a selective admission program so you must present at least a score of 70% or higher in Reading Comprehension, Mathematics and Vocabulary. An applicant can register online for the school’s admission exam. Prerequisite courses include biology, psychology, human anatomy and physiology and these must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
To apply to their Practical Nurse Program, the LPN application form must be submitted and an interview should have been set. The academic assessment comprises 60% of the final ranking while interview is assessed at 40%.
Neosho County Community College
The initial approval of the Practical Nursing program was allowed in May 1963 by the Kansas State Board of Nursing with the first batch of students starting in June 24, 1963. The PN program is also accredited by the NLN or National League for Nursing Accreditation as well as the NLNAC or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
This college utilizes various clinical facilities in Eastern Kansas including Kansas City.
Listed below are additional 23 schools that offer state approved LPN programs in Kansas. Click save to shortlists and review them later or click the name of the school to go directly to the program's page and learn more about each program.