Degree and Certificate Options
Practical Nursing Certificate
$59.9K
Potential Salary*
1 Year*
Estimated Program Length
What Will I Learn?
In KCKCC's Practical Nursing (PN) program, students learn basic nursing skills, patient care, anatomy, pharmacology, and practical clinical techniques to support registered nurses and physicians in various healthcare settings. The program also sharpens students’ deductive reasoning, service orientation, and decision-making abilities.
Career Paths
Upon passing the NCLEX-PN® and becoming licensed, graduates can work as a practical nurse in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home healthcare, or rehabilitation centers. Graduates can pursue further education to become a registered nurse through KCKCC’s articulation program or specialize in areas like pediatrics, geriatrics or surgical nursing to expand their career opportunities and earning potential.
Possible career paths include charge nurse, clinic LPN, clinic nurse, home health LPN, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), office nurse, pediatric LPN, private duty nurse, radiation oncology nurse, and triage LPN.
Points of Pride
KCKCC provides a cost-effective pathway to becoming a practical nurse, with competitive tuition rates and financial aid options.
The program emphasizes practical clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce. This prepares graduates to confidently enter the workforce and deliver high-quality patient care.
Students spend time in the KCKCC simulation center, offering them an opportunity to practice their clinical judgment skills in a safe learning environment.
The Practical Nursing program at KCKCC is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
Additional Information
Program Outcome Data
| Year | Number of Students Admitted | Completion Rate Expected = 60% | Employed as PN within 6 Months of Graduation Expected = 85% | Annual NCLEX First-Time Test Taker Pass Rate Expected = 80% | National Average First-Time All Test Takers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90 | Pending | 100% | 93.55% | 79.93% |
| 2023 | 49 | 78.5% | 97.5% | 71.79% | 79.6% |
| 2022 | 49 | 64.81% | 95% | 82.46% | 83.08% |
| 2021 | 53 | 86.79% | 100% | 91.49% | 85.63% |
Alum Perspective
“From day one I was challenged to think differently than I ever have, to think like a nurse.”
*Potential salaries use third-party national and regional aggregated data, some of which may be estimates. Results may not reflect local or timely trends. Some careers listed may require additional education or degrees beyond those offered at KCKCC. Completing a program, degree, or certificate does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.