Donnelly College LPN Program in Kansas City, KS

The LPN program at Donnelly College prepares students to become compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The curriculum covers a broad range of essential nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, and pediatric nursing. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on clinical experience, with rotations in various healthcare settings allowing students to provide direct patient care under the supervision of experienced nurses and healthcare professionals. Students learn to administer medications, monitor patient vital signs, assist with medical procedures, and provide emotional support to patients and their families. The program also emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills, which are essential for success in the nursing profession. Typically, such programs take 12-18 months to complete. Upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates are eligible to work as LPNs in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings. The program also prepares students for potential career advancement opportunities, such as pursuing further education to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Donnelly College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.