Practical Nursing
Rewarding and exciting careers in nursing begin with the one-year Practical Nursing program at Red River Technology Center.
Students attend the 12-month Practical Nursing program from July to the following June and attend class Monday through Friday from approximately 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinical hours vary from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Students must schedule an entrance exam and complete an application packet prior to being accepted to the Practical Nursing program. Information packets may be picked up at the department, located in the Health Careers Building. The Practical Nursing program is open to adults who possess a GED or diploma.
For more information, contact:
Tiffany Hammond
Practical Nursing Secretary
thammond [at] rrtc [dot] edu
Program Director
LaNell Taylor
ltaylor [at] rrtc [dot] edu
580-255-2903 ext. 237
Instructors
Instructor- Crystal Krey
ckrey [at] rrtc [dot] edu
580-255-2903 ext. 238
Instructor-Deena Dellinger
ddellinger [at] rrtc [dot] edu
ddellinger [at] rrtc [dot] edu">
580-255-2903 ext. 239
Employment Opportunities
- Clinics
- Home Health Care
- Hospitals
- Doctor’s Office
- Private Duty
- Hospice
- Outpatient Surgery
- Nursing Homes
- Industrial Nursing
- Pharmaceutical Industry
Accreditation
The Practical Nursing program is accredited by The National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission* and approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.** Graduates of the program are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Testing Dates
8:00 a.m.
Tues., March 6***
Tues., April 10
5:30 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 7
Thurs., March 29
Tues., April 17
***Applicants testing prior to March 6 may retest if necessary.
*National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC)
3343 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
Ph: 404-975-5000; Fax: 404-975-5020
www.nlnac.org
**Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 962-1800
Fax: (405) 962-1821
www.youroklahoma.com/nursing
College Bound
Graduates of the program who choose to continue their education may be able to receive college credit at additional institutions, including the University of Oklahoma.
Additional fees may apply to this Career Pathway. Red River Technology Center has determined that the disclosure of information regarding textbook and supplemental material fees is not practicable: this information is “To be determined.” Please see the Red River Technology Center Counselor for more information.
Additional Resources
2009 – 2010 Program Disclosure
