Administration & Faculty
Stella Dotson - Health Occupations Program Coordinator
Nita Beck, Stacee Gillespie, and Janet Trimble - Practical
Nursing Instructors
Accreditation
Status:
National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission, Inc.
NLNAC
61 Broadway--33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Phone: 800.669.1656 ext. 153
Fax: 212.812.0390 www.nlnac.org
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
ODCTE
1500 West 7th Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
Phone: 405.377.2000
Fax: 405.743.5541 www.okcareertech.org
Oklahoma State Department of
Education
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599
Phone: 405.521.3301
Fax: 405.521.6205 www.sde.state.ok.us
Approval Status:
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
OBN
2915 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Phone: 405.962.1800
Fax: 405.962.1821 www.state.ok.us/nursing
Non-Discrimination Statement
Northeast Technology Center does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
age, disability, religion or veteran status in their educational
programs or activities. This includes, but is not limited to
recruitment, admissions, educational services and activities,
financial aid and employment. Inquiries concerning application
of this policy may be referred to Tobie Titsworth, Deputy
Superintendent/Compliance Coordinator. Northeast Technology
Center, 483 Airport Road, P.O. Box 487, Pryor, OK 74362, or by
phone at 918/825-7040.
Program
Overview
Opportunities for the
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are abundant and
projected to grow. The LPN
works under the supervision or direction of a registered
nurse, licensed physician or dentist. The Practical
Nursing Program at Northeast Technology Center prepares
students for this rewarding field. This 1401-hour
program is open only to those individuals who hold a
high school diploma or GED. The program is offered in
12 and 15-month options, and
blends classroom and laboratory skills with actual
on-the-job experience in clinical settings. Successful
course completers will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN for
licensure.
The salary earned
will depend on the facility worked in as well as
what shift worked. Many LPN graduates are working
for a year and then returning to school to obtain
their education to be able to take the Registered
Nurse (RN), licensure exam. As the nation
experiences the nursing shortage many nursing
programs leading to RN degrees are revising their
curriculum to allow for the Fast Track option for
the LPN.
The LPN who obtains education and licensure in
Oklahoma is able to practice in other states. The
scope of practice for the LPN does vary in each
state. It is suggested that the LPN contact the
State Board of Nursing prior to relocating to
determine reciprocity requirements.
Program of Study
Nursing
Concepts
Extensions
Nursing
Focus
Clinical
Nursing
Skills
Statement of
Information
The Northeast
Technology Center Practical Nursing program is approved by the
Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Graduates of this state-approved
program are eligible to apply to write the National Council
Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for practical nurses. Applicants
for Oklahoma licensure must meet all state and federal
requirements to hold an Oklahoma license to practice nursing.
In addition to completing a state-approved nursing education
program that meets educational requirements and successfully
passing the licensure examination, requirements include
submission of an application for licensure, a criminal history
records search, and evidence of citizenship or qualified alien
status. Applicants for practical nurse licensure must also hold
a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency degree (G.E.D.)
[59 O.S. § 567.5 & 567.6]. To be granted a license, an
applicant must have the legal right to be in the United States
(United States Code Chapter 8, Section 1621). In addition,
Oklahoma law only allows a license to be issued to U.S.
citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens.
Other qualified aliens may be issued a temporary license that is
valid until the expiration of their visa status, or if there is
no expiration date, for one year. Applicants who are qualified
aliens must present, in person, valid documentary evidence of:
A valid, unexpired immigrant
or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United
States;
A pending or approved
application for asylum in the United States;
Admission into the United
States in refugee status;
A pending or approved
application for temporary protected status in the United
States;
Approved deferred action
status; or
A pending application for
adjustment of status to legal permanent resident status or
conditional resident status.
The Board has
the right to deny a license to an individual with a history of
criminal background, disciplinary action on another
health-related license or certification, or judicial declaration
of mental incompetence [59 O.S. §567.8]. These cases are
considered on an individual basis at the time application for
licensure is made, with the exception of felony charges. An
individual with a felony conviction cannot apply for licensure
for at least five years after completion of all sentencing
terms, including probation and suspended sentences, unless a
presidential or gubernatorial pardon is received [59 O.S. §567.5
& 567.6].
