{"id":45896,"date":"2019-12-17T20:11:56","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T20:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/sur\/?page_id=45896"},"modified":"2024-03-21T14:28:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T14:28:42","slug":"about-the-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/lpn\/about-the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Application Deadlines:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. May 1st<\/strong> \u2013 Springfield-Traditional Hybrid Track – Classes Begin in August<\/li>\n
  2. September 1st<\/strong> – Table Rock – Traditional Hybrid Track – Classes Begin in October<\/li>\n
  3. October 1st<\/strong> \u2013 Multiple options:\n
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    1. Springfield – Advanced Hybrid Track – Classes Begin in January<\/li>\n
    2. Springfield – Traditional Hybrid Track – Classes Begin in January<\/li>\n
    3. Lebanon – Traditional Hybrid Track – Classes Begin in January<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      About the Practical Nursing Program<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Interested candidates should review the following information and resources about the Practical Nursing program. Our program has received full approval by the <\/span>Missouri State Board of Nursing<\/span><\/a>. It\u00a0facilitates the students in becoming safe, conscientious healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence and responsibility. Based on biological, physical and behavioral principles, the practice of nursing involves the prevention of illness, restoration of health and the improvement of life and comfort. The OTC Practical Nursing program focuses on bedside care with substantial clinical rotations, a short program length and a fast-paced educational curriculum. According to the\u00a0<\/span>Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a>, practical nursing will experience\u00a0a faster-than-average job outlook. There are a variety of healthcare settings that offer employment options to graduates such as\u00a0nursing homes, schools, physician offices, home health and some hospitals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      The OTC Practical Nursing program will prepare the students to:<\/p>\n