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 p.m. Clinical hours vary from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Applicants must schedule an entrance exam (testing dates listed below) and complete an application packet prior to being accepted to the Practical Nursing program. Applicants must also have a pre-requisite course of Medical Terminology, with a minimum of 45 clock hours, with a grade of B or better. Information packets may be picked up from the RRTC Counselor in the main building. The Practical Nursing program is open to adults who possess a GED or diploma.
Click here to view the Practical Nursing brochure
Click here to view the 2022-2023 Application Information
For more information, contact:
Tiffany Hartlaub
Practical Nursing Secretary
thartlaub@rrtc.edu
580-255-2903 ext. 243
Program Director
Amanda Churchman, MSN, RN
achurchman@rrtc.edu
580-255-2903 ext. 237
Instructors
Instructor – Krissy Bohn, MSN, RN
kbohn@rrtc.edu
580-255-2903 ext. 238
Instructor – Liz Baxter, RN MSN
ebaxter@rrtc.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 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. OBN Bulletin
Testing Dates
Testing space is limited and applicants must sign-up and pre-pay no later than 3 days prior to the testing date. To sign-up, call the Assessment and Testing Coordinator at 580-255-2903, ext. 276.
8:30 am Test
September 2, 2021
November 4, 2021
January 6, 2022
February 8, 2022
March 8, 2022**
5:00 pm Test
October 5, 2021
December 7, 2021
January 25, 2022
February 24, 2022
March 24, 2022
**Applicants testing prior to March 8 may retest if necessary.
*Oklahoma Board of Nursing
2915 N. Classen Blvd., Ste. 524
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 962-1800
Fax: (405) 962-1821
www.ok.gov/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 and Western Oklahoma State College.
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.
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