Practical Nursing Programs in Nebraska
In order to become a licensed practical nurse in Nebraska, you must complete an LPN program that is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. Therefore, when you are exploring practical nursing programs, it is important to verify their approval. All of the LPN programs in Nebraska that you find on this site have been approved by the state board of nursing. Most programs take from nine to twelve months to complete. Upon completion of any one of them, you will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.
As a practical nurse your duties will include interacting with patients and their families. You will be expected to gather information such as patient health history, current health issues or complaints, assess patient needs, and help with developing individual plans to better mange their disease and prevent further illness. Practical nurses may find themselves practicing in various areas including, but not limited to physician offices, hospitals, surgery centers, long term care facilities, home health, and community health centers. Regardless of where you are working, as an LPN you will generally practice under the direct supervision of an RN or another licensed practitioner. If you are just starting out in the field of health care, another job to consider is that of a medical assistant. Explore medical assistant programs in Nebraska.
LPN salaries in Nebraska can vary based on factors such as experience, location, employer, and additional certifications.
| Central Community College Practical Nursing Program Grand Island Campus 3134 West Highway 34 PO Box 4903 Grand Island, NE 68803 (308) 398-7455 ext 7455 | Clarkson College 101 South 42nd Street Omaha, NE 68131 (402) 552-6118 | Metropolitan Community College Practical Nursing Program PO Box 3777 Omaha, NE 68103 (402) 457-2665 | Southeast Community College Lincoln Campus 8800 O Street Lincoln, NE 68520 (402) 437-2765 |
| Cental Community College-Kearney Campus 3519 Second Avenue Kearney, NE 68847 (308) 338-4000 | College of Saint Mary Practical Nursing Program 7000 Mercy Road Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 399-2661 | Mid-Plains Community College 1101 Halligan Drive North Platte, NE 69101 (308) 535-3623 | Western Nebraska Community College Division of Health Occupations 1601 E. 27th Street Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 635-3606 ext 6060 |
| Central Community College-Platte Campus 4500 63rd Street PO Box 1027 Columbus, NE 68602 (402) 562-1266 | Southeast Community College Beatrice Campus 4771 W. Scott Rd. Beatrice, NE 68310 (402) 228-3468 ext 264 | Northeast Community College 801 East Benjamin Avenue PO Box 469 Norfolk, NE 68702 (402) 844-7330 | Western Nebraska Community College Alliance Campus 1750 Sweetwater, Suite 102 Alliance, NE 69301 (308) 763-2000 |