LPN Programs in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission showed that the June 2010 LPN annual salary is at $32,790. The average hourly wage is $15.76. This same organization provided projections that the job growth for LPN employment is slated at 8.16% through the year 2016.  These rates are just provided as a guide and they can still vary based on experience, location and type of facility where the LPN works.

Here are a few schools that you can consider for your LPN program enrollment –

Northeast Technology Centers

With campuses in Pryor, Afton, Kansas City and Claremore. This is a 1,463-hour program that prepares students for a rewarding career as a licensed practical nurse. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED. Students can look forward to having theory and hands-on training.

Wes Watkins Technology Center

For almost 30 years now, the Wes Watkins Technology Center has been giving aid to residents in terms of reaching their nursing career goals and improving their lives. WWTC offers computer labs and the best classrooms for their students. The school is a proud member of the Oklahoma Career Tech system.

This non-discriminating school offers career majors which include Anatomy and Physiology; Core Medical Terminology; and Long-term Care Aide. These courses prepare the future LPNs for their roles as patient care experts.

The PN major was created to completed in just 12-16 months of study. This is a goal-directed and organized program that was created to teach adult learners through 50% of classroom study and 50% of lab practice or clinicals.