Practical Nursing

Awards

Beatrice and Lincoln Campuses and Online

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, www.acenursing.org, 404-975-5000, and approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.

Program Overview

This program teaches students the concepts, principles, skills, and attitudes needed to become practical nurses who work with patients throughout their lifespan. Clinical and lab experience provides students with the opportunity of learning by doing. Nursing faculty facilitate clinical experiences in a variety of health care facilities. SCC instructors provide supervision and guidance in the clinical and lab settings. Student assignments will be based on facility availability and students are responsible for travel to clinical.

Full-time Option

*The program is located on the Beatrice and Lincoln campuses.

*The full-time track offers classroom instruction primarily in a face-to-face environment and is offered on the Beatrice and Lincoln campuses. The full-time track is two semesters and one summer term (12 months).

Part-time Option

*This program is available on the Beatrice and Lincoln campuses as well as locations of Geneva and Falls City.

*The part-time online track offers classroom instruction in an online environment and is offered at the Beatrice, Lincoln, Falls City, and Geneva campuses. The parttime hybrid track is offered on the Beatrice and Lincoln campuses. The part-time track is three semesters and one summer term (16 months).

*Lab and clinical hours are provided at sites in Beatrice, Lincoln, Falls City, and Geneva/York.

Types of Jobs Available

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) and apply for licensure in their state of choice. After licensure, LPNs work in a variety of settings including long term care, rehabilitation hospitals, community settings, and clinics.

The Associate Degree Nursing program at SCC permits the advanced placement for LPN graduates.

For more information contact:
Kristin Ruiz, Program Director-Beatrice, Falls City, Geneva
402-228-8264, 800-233-5027 ext. 1264
kruiz@southeast.edu

Ashley Fritz, Program Director-Lincoln
402-437-2731, 800-642-4075 ext. 2731
afritz@southeast.edu

or Becky Kramer, Health Sciences Advisor
402-437-2688, 800-642-4075, ext. 2688
bkramer@southeast.edu

or the College Admissions Office
Beatrice 402-228-8214, 800-233-5027 ext. 1214
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600

Admission Requirements

Complete online application to the program
Placement scores: qualify for beginning algebra and English Composition 1 or applicable course completion (See Practical Nursing Program Admission Checklist and Criteria online for more information on admission requirements).
Submit program admission requirements (see program admission checklistcriteria on program website for requirements: www.southeast.edu/practicalnursing/ )
Transcripts from high school, GED® or other colleges (if applicable)
Active Nurse Aide on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry

Awards

Practical Nursing Diploma