LPN Schools and Training Programs in Oklahoma (OK)

How to Become an LPN in Oklahoma

With 34% of the nursing workforce in Oklahoma being LPNs, there is a demonstrated need for LPNs in the state. The average LPN salary is $32,250 and LPNs can expect to top out the salary at about $70,000, depending on years of experience, education and level of responsibility. Entry level LPNs can expect to start at $22,000 to $24,000 annually.

There are a few attractive benefits offered by employers that LPNs can take advantage of including health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, long and short term disability, life insurance and pension and 401K participation. LPNs also have a choice of shifts, depending on where they work, making their work week flexible. LPNs will also work holidays and weekends.

LPNs in Oklahoma are required to complete an LPN program that is accredited and government approved. The programs must include theory and clinical training in care of adults and children, maternal and newborn nursing and psychiatric mental illness training. After the educational and clinical training requirements have been completed, the student is eligible to take the National Council for Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). In addition to LPN studies, applicants who wish to take the NCLEX-PN must provide documentation they hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate. Applicants for licensure must also complete a criminal background check and a fingerprint card and provide a 2”x2” passport type photograph. Applicants are urged to submit their application to test two months before graduation.

An official transcript of the student’s grades must also be submitted to the Board, but the submission must come from the school and not the student. The Board will review the application and when approved the Board will issue the applicant an authorization to test (ATT). The student will have 90 days from the date of ATT issue to schedule and take the exam. As soon as the student submits their application to test, they should register with the administrator of the examination, Pearson VUE. Students have two years from the date of graduation to submit an application to test. If the exam is not taken within that time frame, the student will be required to take additional nursing class work and clinical training.

On the day of the NCLEX-PN, the graduate must provide the testing center with the ATT, picture identification and social security number. Graduates will be notified of test scores within 7 to 10 days of the exam and the notification will be via postal mail. Test results will not be given over the telephone.

LPN licenses expire every two years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month. LPNs may renew their license no more than 90 days in advance of the expiration date. Reminder notices are typically sent out 10 weeks prior to expiration, but an LPN who does not receive a reminder are still required to renew their license in a timely manner. LPNs will receive their pocket LPN license approximately three weeks after renewal.

Nursing positions, especially those for LPNs will increase by 25% through the year 2020. LPNs will find employment in a variety of places including nursing homes and hospitals, visiting nurse and hospice organizations, rehabilitative and occupational healthcare facilities, educational and correctional facilities, private and public clinics and the non-medical facility such as reviewing medical claims for insurance companies.

LPNs undertake a variety of tasks and are an integral part of the medical team. LPNs work under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) and undertake basic patient care, dispense medications, both orally and by injection, dress wounds, change bandages, monitor medication reaction, take and monitor vital signs and implement and maintain patient care plans.

LPN Schools in Oklahoma

Grand Canyon University

Why Earn Your Degree from GCU?
Options: Choose from a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Business, Nursing, Psychology, Education & more!
Convenience: Complete courses online, on campus, or a combination of both!
Earlier Graduation: Our 4-credit courses allow you to complete your degree program in less time.
Transfer Friendly: We will request your transcripts, evaluate your graduate coursework, and determine your anticipated graduation date within 24 hours.
Quality: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is regionally accredited. Learn more today!

Programs:

Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics

Platt College (Oklahoma)

Pursue your education with Platt College (Oklahoma). We offer hands-on training programs in the culinary arts, allied health, and nursing fields.

*Programs vary by location.

*High school diploma or GED required.

*Licensed by OBPVS.

Programs:

Medical Assisting

Locations: Lawton

Northcentral University

Northcentral University was founded in 1996 to provide working professionals around the world with unprecedented access to richly engaging, professionally relevant, and academically-rigorous education from a U.S. university.
As a regionally accredited, private, online and graduate-focused university, NCU offers doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s degrees in business, technology management, education, and psychology, as well as doctoral and master’s degrees in marriage and family therapy.

Programs:

Doctor of Education - Nursing Education
PhD - Addictions
PhD - Gerontology
And more...

Abilene Christian University

Abilene Christian University is a national leader in Christian higher education and a place where students, faculty, staff and alumni make a real difference in the world.

Programs:

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Stilwell Campus
P.O. Box 192
Stilwell, OK 74960
918-696-3111

Tahlequah Campus
P.O. Box 497
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918-456-2594

Kiamichi Technology Center

Antlers Campus
405 SW “O” St.
P.O. Box 70
Antlers, OK 74523
580-298-6354

Atoka Campus
Hwy 3 West
Atoka, OK 74526
580-889-7321

Durant Campus
810 Waldron Road
Durant, OK 74702
580-924-7081

Hugo Campus
107 South Fifth
Hugo, OK 74743
580-326-6491

McAlester Campus
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74502
918-426-0940

Idabel Campus (McCurtain)
Hwy 70-3 miles North
Idabel, OK 74745
580-286-7555

Poteau Campus
1509 South McKenna
Poteau, OK 74953
918-647-4526

Stigler Campus
1410 Old Military Road
Stigler, OK 74462
918-967-2801

Talihina Campus
Rt 2 Box 1800
Talihina, OK 74571
918-567-2264

Kansas Division LPN Training
P.O. Box 30
Kansas, OK 74347
918-868-3535

Claremore Division LPN Program
1901 Hwy 88
Claremore, OK 74017
918-342-8066

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