Kirksville Area Technical Center LPN Program in Kirksville, MO

The LPN program at Kirksville Area Technical Center is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become successful Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum typically covers a comprehensive range of nursing topics, including fundamental nursing skills, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and specialty areas such as maternal-newborn, pediatrics, and mental health. Students can expect a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice in a simulation setting, and extensive clinical rotations in diverse healthcare facilities.

Clinical experiences are a cornerstone of the program, providing opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge under the supervision of experienced nurses and instructors. The program aims to prepare students to pass the NCLEX-PN examination and secure entry-level positions as LPNs in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings. Typically, LPN programs take approximately 12-18 months to complete. Upon graduation, LPNs can provide basic nursing care, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and assist physicians and registered nurses in providing patient care. The LPN role serves as a foundational step for many aspiring nurses who often choose to advance their careers through LPN-to-RN bridge programs.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Kirksville Area Technical Center 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.