Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

For additional information, call 573-659-3111.

Coordinator: Shelly Wehmeyer, RN, BSN
Instructors: Pearl Lariosa, RN, BSN, MBA; Kelly Royston, RN, BSN
Secretary: Linda Hiatte
Room #266

View our brochure: PDF

Mission Statement & Goals: PDF

Testing Dates and Study Options Flyer: PDF

Functional Ability of Students: PDF
Selection Criteria: PDF
2011-2012 Cost Sheet: PDF

Textbook List: PDF

To apply for one of our courses: Application in PDF

For information about campus tours:

Tours: PDF

Open House: PDF

If you have completed this course and wish to request a transcript: PDF

Nichols Career Center Program of Practical Nursing is an intensive one year full time educational program with daytime classes meeting Monday through Thursday.The course of study prepares students to perform all skills that are legal for practical nurses in the State of Missouri including I.V. Therapy.

Fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Practical Nursing begins in August and is completed the following July. Students attend class Monday-Thursday from 8:00 AM -4:30 PM. Clinicals, which begin in December, are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Clinical hours typically run from 6:45 AM-3:30 PM; but times may vary. Once clinicals begin, classes continue on Mondays and Thursdays.Classes are held at the Career Center and clinical experience is obtained in local hospitals, nursing homes, area schools and other health agencies.

Successful completion of the program will qualify students to apply to take the State Board of Nursing examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure exam.