Becoming an LPN in Tulsa

Two colleges in Tulsa in Oklahoma offer practical nursing programs. Right now, healthcare is a wise career choice due to the huge increase in expected demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects this demand to outstrip most other industries, outpacing the national average. The BLS also found 2,410 practical nurses operating in Tulsa. That was around 21% of Tulsa’s total nursing numbers.

Students normally graduate from a practical nursing program 12-15 months of full-time study or 24-30 months of part-time study.

The Oklahoma Board of Nursing approves practical nursing training and oversees licensing for LPNs.

LPN program topics include:

• Pharmacology
• Surgical Nursing
• Psychosocial Nursing
• Physiology & Anatomy
• Mental Health Nursing
• Nutrition
• IT Skills
• Pediatric Nursing
• Gynecology & Obstetric Nursing
• Gerontology Nursing
• Nursing People Skills

Schools That Offer LPN Programs in Tulsa, OK

Tulsa Tech

• Website: https://tulsatech.edu/full-time-programs/health-science/practical-nursing/
• Address: 3420 S. Memorial Dr. Tulsa, OK 74145
• Phone: (918) 828-1000

There’s a total of 1,463 contact hours for Tulsa Tech’s LPN programs. The curriculum blends classroom study, labs, and simulations, eventually leading to actual healthcare practice for genuine experiences. The school’s philosophy is KSVME (Knowledge, Skill, Value, Meaning and Experience), meaning students should learn things that instill all these values as they go from trainee to professional.

Admission Requirements:

• Only students age 18 years or older may apply
• Supply high school diploma or GED
• Demonstrable basic computer literacy
• Complete CNA training prior to commencement
• Pass prerequisite courses in medical terminology, and in anatomy & physiology
• Submit to criminal background check
• Hold current CPR training
• Submit all immunizations records and take a TB test

Platt College

• Website: https://www.plattcolleges.edu/programs/practical-nursing/
• Address: 3801 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa, OK 74145
• Phone: 918-323-4664

Platt College helps students get into practical nursing. With a dedicated learning center to compliment classroom study and practical experience, Platt turns out successful nurses with great career skills every year. The classes are small, ensuring you will receive greater access to faculty and resources.

Admission Requirements:

• Students are required to attend a mandatory admissions interview
• Phone the college to schedule a campus tour and to discuss your admission requirements

Employment Opportunities for LPNs in Tulsa

Tulsa has many openings for practical nurses at local healthcare organizations. Options may include:

• Liberty Healthcare Corporation
• University of Oklahoma in Tulsa
• Saint Francis Health System
• Utica Park Clinic
• Compassus
• Oklahoma State University
• Zarrow Pointe
• Fresenius Medical Care
• Hillcrest Medical Center

Other employers that hire LPNs:

• Biolife Plasma Services

Tulsa NCLEX-PN Pass Rates

Top Ranked LPN Programs in Tulsa

Listed below are the top LPN schools in Tulsa based on our LPN program rankings for OK out of 43 other accredited programs offered in the state:

• Northeast Tech - Claremore - #1
• Tulsa Tech - #18

LPN Programs Near Me in Tulsa

Claremore

Tulsa

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