With branches throughout the greater Milwaukee area, the public, two-year, Milwaukee Area Technical College serves more than 56,000 students. The college offers a one-year practical nursing diploma program for would-be LPNs at its downtown campus. Admission to the program is competitive; students must have completed a course on nurse assisting and have previously taken a college-level course in biology to qualify for consideration. Those admitted to the program complete classes in communication, pharmacology, anatomy, psychology and health promotion. Students complete three clinical rotations prior to graduation. Approximately 18 percent of students, around 10,000 people, at Milwaukee Area Tech receive some form of financial aid, according to the college's website. Job placement assistance is available. An on-site day care provides low-cost child care for students' children.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 W. State St.
Milwaukee WI, 53233
414-297-6627
matc.edu
Founded in 1912, Fox Valley Technical College is a public, two-year school in Appleton. Among the programs available for the more than 45,000 students at the school is a one-year practical nursing diploma. To qualify for admission, students must achieve minimum scores on an admissions test and pass a criminal background check. Courses required for the major include developmental psychology, body structures and function, applied communications, pharmacology, and health promotions. Three clinical placements are required for graduation. At least 90 percent of graduates from the practical nursing program find employment within six months of graduation, the college claims. Job placement assistance is available. The school participates in federal and state loans and grants, veteran's benefits, institutional scholarship and work-study financial aid programs. The college operates an on-site day care.
Fox Valley Technical College
1825 N. Bluemound Dr.
P.O. Box 2277
Appleton, WI 54912
920-735-5600
fvtc.edu
Herzing University is a private, four-year institution with campuses throughout the Midwestern and Southern United States. The college offers its practical nursing program in Wisconsin through its Madison branch campus. The program results in a diploma and lasts around 10 months. Admission requirements include anatomy and physiology, microbiology and college mathematics. Among the courses required for completion of the program are psychology, English, computer science, pharmacology, adult medicine and body structures and functions. Students participate in two clinical rotations as a part of the curriculum. Also required is a course in professional development, designed to help students find and maintain employment. Federal and state loans and grants, veteran's benefits, workforce rehabilitation grants, institutional scholarships and payment plans and work-study opportunities are available for qualified students.
Herzing University
5218 E. Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
608-249-6611
herzing.edu