Ozarks Technical Community College LPN Program in Springfield, MO

The LPN program at Ozarks Technical Community College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Through a combination of classroom instruction, simulation lab experiences, and clinical rotations, students gain the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, geriatric nursing, pediatric nursing, and maternal-newborn nursing. Students learn essential nursing skills such as medication administration, wound care, vital sign assessment, and patient education. The program typically takes 12-18 months to complete and prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Upon successful completion of the exam, graduates are eligible to work as LPNs in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. This program also provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing further education in nursing, such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Ozarks Technical Community 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.