{"id":45900,"date":"2019-12-17T20:16:58","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T20:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/sur\/?page_id=45900"},"modified":"2023-09-08T19:32:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T19:32:35","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/lpn\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) ?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1447699198289-37adf156-452d&#8221;]In Missouri, an LPN is a practical nurse who the Missouri State Board of Nursing licenses and recognizes.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I become an LPN?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1447699224775-9a54ca8d-6292&#8243;]In order to become an LPN, you must first complete a practical nursing program that is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN), then you must pass a licensure examination.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is required to complete the Practical Nursing program?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1447699239461-ddc121f6-237c&#8221;]The OTC Practical Nursing programs require a high school diploma or GED before beginning. Each Practical Nursing program is an eleven-month course of study that is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. OTC does not currently offer an advanced placement option for students from other nursing programs.<\/p>\n<p>After satisfactorily completing the OTC Practical Nursing curriculum, you will then be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).<\/p>\n<p>Please see section 335.066 of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act regarding grounds for denial to take the exam.<\/p>\n<h3>NCLEX-PN Age and Educational Requirements:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful completion of MSBN approved practical nursing program and statement affirming the applicants education<\/li>\n<li>Good moral character<\/li>\n<li>Two years of high school or its equivalent<\/li>\n<li>At least 18 years of age<\/li>\n<li>Applicants from non-English speaking countries must submit evidence of English proficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long does it take to complete the PN program at OTC?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1447699239348-96efe51f-68c8&#8243;]After the student completes the prerequisite general education courses, the actual length of the practical nursing program takes just under a calendar year to complete.<\/p>\n<p>OTC Practical Nursing\u2013Springfield has two concurrent classes. One begins in January and completes in December, and the other begins in August and completes in July.<\/p>\n<p>OTC Practical Nursing\u2013Table Rock has one class that begins in mid-October (B Block) and completes in mid-October (A Block).<\/p>\n<p>OTC Practical Nursing\u2013Lebanon has one class that begins in January and completes in December.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How much does the program cost?&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/media\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2023\/04\/23.Practical-nursing-costs-In-District.pdf\">23.Practical nursing costs -In-District<\/a>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Springfield Campus Only &#8211; What is a typical schedule?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1462373886015-fd4000b4-f9c6&#8243;]<strong>Freshman first 8 weeks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Didactic is delivered online.<\/li>\n<li>In-person class activities, including labs will be required on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at various times. \u00a0Student must be available when activities are scheduled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Freshman second 8 weeks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Didactic is delivered online.<\/li>\n<li>In-person class activities, including labs will be required on Mondays and Wednesdays at various times.\u00a0 Student must be available when activities are scheduled.<\/li>\n<li>Clinical will be one day a week. The date of which will vary depending on the location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Seniors through duration of program:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Didactic is delivered online.<\/li>\n<li>In-person class activities, including labs will be required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at various times.\u00a0 Student must be available when activities are scheduled.<\/li>\n<li>Clinical will be 2 days a week.\u00a0 The date of which will vary depending on the location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program requires a flexible schedule because the program itinerary changes from time to time.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) ?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1447699198289-37adf156-452d&#8221;]In Missouri, an LPN is a practical nurse who the Missouri State Board of Nursing licenses and recognizes.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How do I become an LPN?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1447699224775-9a54ca8d-6292&#8243;]In order to become an LPN, you must first complete a practical nursing program that is approved by the Missouri State&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-45900","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - 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