State Technical College of Missouri
PRACTICAL NURSING TECHNOLOGY 51.3901
(Two-Year Certificate)
Licensed Practical Nurses are healthcare professionals responsible for providing direct patient care in many healthcare settings. Licensed Practical Nurses utilize the nursing process to plan, provide, and evaluate individualized care to meet basic patient needs. The State Technical College of Missouri Practical Nursing Technology (PNT) program prepares students to perform all skills that are within the scope of practice as outlined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act for Licensed Practical Nurses including intravenous therapy skills. The Practical Nursing Technology program is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, 3605 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65102; (573) 751-0293;
www.pr.mo.gov.
The Practical Nursing Technology program is a twelve month, three semester program with 1,290 total instructional hours including a minimum of 360 clock hours of clinical study in which students will participate at approved clinical sites that include local hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician clinics, area schools, and other healthcare agencies. To be successful, students need effective communication skills and a solid background in science and math.
Upon successful completion of the program and approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing, students become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
The State Technical College of Missouri Practical Nursing Technology program is located at the Health Sciences location, 1212 E. Main Street, Linn, MO 65051.
Enrollment in the Practical Nursing Technology program is limited, and students are selected for this program on a competitive basis. Contact the Office of Admissions or
https://www.statetechmo.edu/pnt/ for the specific application requirements, forms, and deadline.
Students who are admitted to the Practical Nursing Technology program should be aware that they will be subject to drug screening. Criminal background checks will be required prior to clinical placement. Per Missouri law, persons who have been convicted of or pled guilty to certain felony offenses may be prohibited from holding any direct patient care positions. This could prevent placement in and completion of clinical education courses, which are required to complete the Practical Nursing Technology Two-Year Certificate program.
A grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all courses in order to continue and graduate in the Practical Nursing Technology program.
Program Mission
The mission of the Practical Nursing Technology program is to prepare students for the competitive demands of the workforce. Partnerships with the community through healthcare, governmental, and accrediting agencies assist the program in providing learning environments in which students build upon their skills and knowledge to strengthen their understanding of local, state, and national health issues.
Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop: Skills to be a safe and effective practitioner as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Individual growth in their personal, vocational, and community lives. Skills to meet the objectives of the Missouri State Board of Nursing through collaboration with nursing faculty, advisory committee members, and cooperating agencies.
Ability to assume a role as a member of both the nursing and healthcare team. Good judgment in solving nursing problems within the scope of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Competencies in nursing procedures. Knowledge and eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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