Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Programs in Kansas
In general, practical nursing licensure in the state of Kansas requires completion of an LPN program and passing of the NCLEX-PN exam. There are 22 campuses in Kansas offering LPN programs, so finding one convenient to attend should be feasible. Listed below are the 22 campuses offering LPN programs in Kansas along with their contact information.
LPNs in Kansas work in various health care settings including hospitals, doctor’s offices, assisted living facilities, home health care, alzheimer’s units and related facilities. LPNs are often supervised by registered nurses and in some cases a physician. LPNs can advance their career and earnings by completing specialized certifications or by completing an LPN to RN/BSN program.
According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the median annual salary for LPNs in Kansas was $35,000. LPN salaries will of course vary depending on experience, location, facility type and other factors. Job growth is projected to be positive through 2016. Even as the economy has stumbled on tough times, licensed practical nurses continue to be in demand throughout the state. As mentioned earlier, career advancement is very tangible for LPNs.
The Kansas State Board of Nursing approved LPN programs below help prepare students to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam and function as professional members of a health care team in Kansas. Successful completion of an LPN program does not guarantee a job or successful passing of the NCLEX-PN exam. Learn more about these programs by contacting a school near you.
| Barton County Community College245 NE 30 Rd. Great Bend, Ks 67530 (620) 792-9357 | Brown Mackie College – Lenexa 9705 Lenexa Drive Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 768-1900 | Butler Community College 901 S. Haverhill Rd. El Dorado, Ks 67042 (316) 322-3140 | Colby Community College 1255 S. Range Colby, Ks 67701 (785) 462-3984 |
| Dodge City Community College 2501 N. 14th Ave. Dodge City, Ks 67801 (620) 227-9240 | Flint Hills Technical College 3301 W. 18th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 (620) 341-1326 | Garden City Community College 801 Campus Drive Garden City, Ks 67801 (620) 276-9560 | Hutchinson Community College 815 N. Walnut – Davis Hall Hutchinson, Ks 67501 (620) 665-4930 |
| Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, Ks 66210 (913) 469-8500 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Tech Education Center 2220 N. 59th St. Kansas City, KS 66104 (913) 627-4100 | Kaw Area Technical School 5724 SW Huntoon Topeka, KS 66604 (785) 273-7140 | Labette Community College 200 S. 14th Parsons, Ks 67357 (620) 820-1263 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College 3136 Dickens Ave. Manhattan, Ks 66503 (785) 587-2800 | Neosho County Community College School of Nursing 226 Beech Ottawa, Ks 66067 (785) 242-2067 | Neosho County Community College 800 W. 14th Chanute, Ks 66720 (620) 431-2820 | National American University 10310 Mastin Overland Park, Ks 66212 |
| North Central Kansas Tech College 2205 Wheatland Ave. Hays, Ks 67601 (785) 623-6155 | North Central Kansas Technical College PO Box 507 Beloit, KS 67420 | Pratt Community College 348 NE SR 61 Pratt, Ks 67124 (620) 450-2233 | Seward County Community College PO Box 1137 Liberal, Ks 67905-1137 (620) 626-3026 |
| Wichita Area Technical College 324 N. Emporia St. Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 677-1351 |
(Source: Kansas State Board of Nursing)