State Info:
In Oklahoma, the state of severe and random temperatures, there are a lot of opportunities available for people who want to qualify as LPN nurses. For one thing the medical industry is on the increase in this region. This is despite the fact that the economy is not currently in a good state, and despite the fact that many other industries are on the decrease. For another thing there are plenty of schools in Oklahoma where you will be able to study for an LPN program.
Becoming an LPN in Oklahoma means that you will have job security and a secure peace of mind about your future. You will also have a number of opportunities for advancement. With an LPN qualification you will be able to study further and become an RN or BSN nurse, and this will mean more money, more respect, and greater career advancement.
Licensing Requirements
The first step to being licensed as an LPN is enrolling in an accredited LPN course. In order to do this you will:
- Need to be older than 18
- Need to have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification
- Need to have passed the prerequisite courses that are required in the state of Oklahoma
- Need to pass a background check
- Need to pass a health check
Once you have enrolled in the program you will then have to complete the theoretical and clinical sides of the course over a period of about 1 or 2 years. Then you will have to write the NCLEX-PN exam. On completion of the exam you will be licensed to practice as an LPN.
Exam Fee
In order to write the examination you will need to pay an amount of money to the company that administers the exam. This company is called Pearson Vue and the amount of money that you will have to pay is $200. To apply for licensure you will also have to pay an amount of money to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. This amount of money is $85. You will then also have to renew your license once every two years at a cost of $75 and with proof of 24 hours of continuous training.
Salaries
Because you will have the opportunity to upgrade your LPN qualification to an RN or even a BSN qualification it is very interesting to compare the salary that you will be eligible for at each level. The below table represents the average LPN salaries earned by LPNs, RNs and BSNs in Oklahoma.
| Program |
Hourly Rate |
Annual Rate |
| LPN | $13.67 | $27880 |
| RN | $25.41 | $52850 |
| BSN | $30 | $63,876 |
Financial Aid Available
In the state of Oklahoma there are many ways to fund your LPN studies. If you are in a financially bad spot, never fear. There is a way to get through your studies!
The state often offers loan repayment incentives in order to encourage more people to study for their LPN qualification and in order to get people to work in the undeserved areas of the state. The first step to getting financial aid in this way is looking into the various programs that the state offers. Make sure you have a good understanding of what the requirements are. Do not bother with programs that you do not qualify for as you will be wasting valuable time that you could be spending looking at other options.
There are also other programs that the state offers. For example The Nursing Student Assistance Program is available to nurses studying at all levels. In order to qualify for The Nursing Student Assistance Program you must be willing to work in rural areas. This is a repayment for the loan that you are given for your studies. Before applying for and committing to the program you need to be absolutely certain that you are someone who has the right attitude for working in a rural area. It should also be what you want to do, so you need to have the right motivation.
Some hospitals are understaffed and consequently they offer loan repayments or other monetary incentives to encourage nurses to work for them. This is a great way to get a job, and shows you just how high the demand for LPNs in Oklahoma is. When looking for a job once you have finished studying this may be the best route for you to take.
List of Schools
There are many schools to choose from in Oklahoma where you can study your LPN qualification. Make sure that you consider the schools carefully in order to make a carefully informed choice. Here is a list of the schools with their contact details.
Autry Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.autrytech.com
1201 West Willow
Enid, OK 73703
580-242-2750 Ext 163
Caddo-Kiowa Tech. Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.caddokiowa.com
P. O. Box 190
Ft. Cobb, OK 73005
405-643-5511 Ext 263
Canadian Valley Tech. Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.cvtech.org
El Reno Campus
6505 E. Highway 66
El Reno, OK 73036
405-422-2353
Chickasha Campus
1401 Michigan Avenue
Chickasha, OK 73018
405-222-7592
Central Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.ctechok.org
Drumright Campus
3 CT Circle
Drumright, OK 74030
918-352-2551 Ext 288
Sapulpa Campus
1720 S. Main St.
Sapulpa, OK 74066
918-224-9300
Chisholm Trail Tech. Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.chisholmtrail.com
Rt. 1, Box 60
Omega, OK 73764
405-729-8324
Comanche Nation College
(Provisional Approval)
Practical Nursing Program
www.cnc.cc.ok.us
1608 S. W. 9th Street
Lawton, OK 73501
580-591-0203
Francis Tuttle Tech. Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.francistuttle.com/
12777 N. Rockwell Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73142-2789
405-717-4382
Gordon Cooper Tech. Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.gctech.org/
One John C. Bruton Blvd.
Shawnee, OK 74804
405-273-7493 Ext 291
Great Plains Technology Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.gptech.org/
Lawton Campus
4500 West Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
580-250-5595
Frederick Campus
2001 E. Gladstone
Frederick, OK 73542
580-335-5525
Green Country Technology
School of Practical Nursing
www.gctc.ok.com
P.O. Box 1217
1100 N. Loop 56
Okmulgee, OK 74447
918-758-0840 Ext 246
High Plains Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.hptc.net/
3921 34th Street
Woodward, OK 73801
580-571-6159
Indian Capital Tech Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.icavts.tec.ok.us/
Muskogee Campus
2403 N. 41 St. East
Muskogee, OK 74403-1799
918-686-7565
Sallisaw Campus
HC 61 Box 12
401 Houser Blvd.
Sallisaw, OK 74955
918-775-9119 Ext 108
Stilwell Campus
P O Box 192
Stilwell, OK 74960
918-696-3111
Tahlequah Campus
P. O. Box 497
Tahlequah, OK 74465
918-456-2594
Kiamichi Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.okktc.org
Antlers Campus
P.O. Box 70, 405 SW “O” St.
Antlers, OK 74523
580-298-6354
Atoka Campus
Hwy 3 West
Atoka, OK 74526
580-889-7321
Durant Campus
810 Waldron Road
Durant, OK 74702
580-924-7081
Hugo Campus
107 South Fifth
Hugo, OK 74743
580-326-6491
Kiamichi Technology Cont’d
McAlester Campus
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74502
918-426-0940
Idabel Campus (McCurtain)
Hwy 70 – 3 miles North
Idabel, OK 74745
580-286-7555
Poteau Campus
1509 South McKenna
Poteau, OK 74953
918-647-4526
Stigler Campus
1410 Old Military Road
Stigler, OK 74462
918-967-2801
Talihina Campus
Rt 2 Box 1800
Talihina, OK 74571
918-567-2264
Meridian Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.meridian-technology.com/
1312 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-377-3333 Ext 324
Metro Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.metrotech.org/
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5296
405-605-4610
Mid-America Technology Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.matech.org/
P. O. Box H
Wayne, OK 73095
405-449-3391 Ext 265
Mid-Del Lewis Eubanks Technology Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.mid-del.tec.ok.us
1621 Maple Drive
Midwest City, OK 73110
405-739-1713
Moore Norman Technology Center
Practical Nursing Program
www.mntechnology.com/
4701 12th Avenue
Norman, OK 73069
405-364-5763 Ext 7349
Northeast Technology Centres
School of Practical Nursing
www.netechcenters.com/
Pryor Division
P. O. Box 825
Pryor, OK 74362-0825
918-825-5555
Afton Division
P.O. Box 219
Afton, OK 74331
918-257-8324
Kansas Division
P.O. Box 30
Kansas, OK 74347
918-868-3535
Pioneer Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.pioneertech.org/
2101 N. Ash Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
580-762-8336 Ext 251
Platt College
www.plattcollege.org
OKC Campus
School of Practical Nursing
309 S. Ann Arbor
Oklahoma City, OK 73128
405-946-7799
Moore Campus
School of Practical Nursing
1939 N. Moore Ave
Moore, OK 73160
405-912-2777
Platt College – Tulsa
www.plattcollege.org
School of Practical Nursing
3801 S. Sheridan
Tulsa, OK 74145-6502
918-663-9000
Platt College – Lawton
www.plattcollege.org
Practical Nursing Program
112 S.W. 11th Street
Lawton, OK 73501
580-355-4416
Pontotoc Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.pontotoc.com/
601 W. 33rd
Ada, OK 74820
580-310-2258
Red River Technology Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.redriver.tec.ok.us/
P.O. Box 1807
Duncan, OK 73534
580-255-2903 Ext 237
Southern Okla. Tech. Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.sotc.org/
2610 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
580-223-2070 Ext 239
Southwest Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.swtc.org/
711 W. Tamarack Road
Altus, OK 73522
580-477-2250 Ext 257
Tri County Technology Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.tctc.org/
6101 Nowata Road
Bartlesville, OK 74006
918-331-3223
Tulsa Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.tulsatech.com/
Joe W. Lemley Campus
3420 S. Memorial Drive
Tulsa, OK 74145
918-828-5000/828-1043
Western Technology Center
Division of Practical Nursing
www.wtc.tec.ok.us/
P. O. Box 1469
621 Sooner Drive
Burns Flat, OK 73624
580-562-3181 Ext 2264
Wes Watkins Technology Center
School of Practical Nursing
www.wwtech.org/
Route 2, Box 159-1
Wetumka, OK 74883
405-452-5500 Ext 277
