A public institution, Coffeyville Community College is home to more than 1,700 students spread over three campuses in Coffeyville. The school's licensed practical nursing program is offered at the school's technical campus and requires students to complete courses in anatomy and psychology in order to receive consideration for acceptance. A criminal background check is also conducted on all applicants. Beginning annually in January, the program lasts one year and requires four clinical rotations in surgery, maternal medicine and general nursing. Graduates of the program may choose to continue their training for one year in order to receive an associate degree in nursing and qualify for the registered nurse license exam.
Coffeyville Community College
600 Roosevelt
Coffeyville, KS 67337
620-251-7700
ccc.cc.ks.us
Wichita Area Technical College is a public, two-year school with fewer than 700 students. The school's LPN program lasts for approximately one year and results in a certificate in practical nursing. Required courses for the program include pharmacology, gerontology, maternal and newborn medicine, mental health and a course to teach nurses the basics of teamwork and conflict management. Wichita Area Technical College has a limited number of scholarships reserved exclusively for nurses. Job placement assistance is available for graduates.
Wichita Area Technical College
324 North Emporia St.
Wichita, KS 67202
316-677-1351
watc.edu
Located in the state capital of Topeka, Washburn Institute of Technology is a public institution affiliated with a number of school districts in the area. The practical nursing program is open to high school seniors and adults. The program requires 49 credit hours and allows students to attend part-time in the morning or afternoon or full-time, which lasts all day. Students must pass a placement test to gain admittance to the program and also take classes in anatomy, nutrition and human development before enrollment.
Washburn Institute of Technology
5724 Southwest Huntoon
Topeka, KS 66604
785-273-7140
wasburntech.edu
Brown Mackie College is a private institution with locations throughout the United States. The school offers a board-of-nursing-approved practical nursing program at its Lenexa and Salina campuses. The program offers open enrollment to anyone with a high school diploma or GED on a first-come, first-served basis. Coursework covers anatomy, administering medicines, calculating dosages, medical problem solving and critical thinking. Students gain experience working in laboratory settings on campus. The college's program calls for students to take one course a month, focusing upon a subject before moving on.
Brown Mackie College
9705 Lenexa Drive
Lenexa, KS 66215-1345
913-438-6666
brownmackie.edu