Practical Nurse Program

Practical Nurse Program Features

Practical Nurse

The Practical Nurse program provides the common body of knowledge and skills essential for the practical nurse’s entry into practice. The curriculum fulfills the educational requirements for licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination. This program does not offer credit for experiential learning. There are pathways for articulation to degree nursing programs. Students continuing their education for an ADN or BSN should consult a counselor regarding transfer of credit for all courses.

Degree and Certificate Options

LPN to RN Bridge Program

The WSU Tech LPN to RN Bridge Program offers Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) a seamless transition to becoming Registered Nurses (RN), providing advanced coursework and clinical training to enhance their nursing skills. Through this program, current LPNs can expand their scope of practice and career opportunities in the healthcare field by becoming RNs.

Program Eligibility:
Applicants must have:

  • Active, un-encumbered LPN License in Kansas
  • IV Therapy Certification
  • Completed Pre-Requisite Courses

Pre-Requisite Courses:
All courses completed with a “B” or higher (3.0 GPA)

  • Pathophysiology – Completed within 5 years
  • Anatomy & Physiology – if NOT currently practicing, completed within 5 years
  • Composition 1
  • General Psychology

Transcripts:

  • Official College Transcripts must be requested by you for the pre-requisite courses – Must be sent to WSU Tech Registrar’s Office via Official Request
  • Official College Transcripts must be requested from the school you obtained your LPN training

LPN License:

  • Active, un-encumbered LPN License with the State of Kansas – Single State or Multi-State accepted, must be a KS license
  • Must be IV Therapy Certified with the State of Kansas
    Expired License?
  • You must contact the KS State Board of Nursing to go through the steps of reinstating your license before the application is due
Jennifer Shaw
Jennifer ShawAcademic Advisor

jshaw2@wsutech.edu
316.677.1961

WSU South | 3821 E. Harry | Wichita, KS 67218

LPN/Practical Nurse(Accepted)
RN/Registered Nurse(Accepted)
Surgical Technology(Accepted)
Short Term Programs
• CNA/Update
• CMA
• Phlebotomy
• HHA
EMT

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Accreditation

WSU Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 • Chicago, IL 60604
https://www.hlcommission.org/ • 800.621.7440

Students interested in this program are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.

WSU Tech’s PN Program are approved by:

Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN)
Landon State Office Bldg, 900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051 Topeka, KS 66612-1230
(785) 296-3782.