Licensed Practical Nurse Career Pathway

Licensed Practical Nurse Training IN WARRENSBURG, MO

LPN Training Partnership with WMMC and WACC

Western Missouri Medical Center is proud to partner with the Warrensburg Area Career Center (WACC) to provide a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) career pathway that includes hands-on training, clinical experience and financial support for students pursuing a career in nursing.

Through this partnership, Students enrolled in WACC’s LPN program complete a PRN minimum work requirement of one day per month at the hospital or WMMC’s clinic locations, working alongside providers and healthcare staff to perform a variety of nursing and administrative duties. Students receive a monthly stipend of $750 while participating in the program.

Participants who complete the LPN program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam will earn their LPN licensure and will immediately begin a three-year work commitment at WMMC that includes three $5000 bonuses awarded upon the completion of six months, 18 months, and three years of employment.

Students interested in participating in the LPN training program must complete the online application. Applicants will be interviewed for their consideration into the program. The application deadline for this program has been extended to April 1, 2024.

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Begin Your Career in Healthcare! 

LPNs serve a critical role in healthcare systems by providing basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Due to their versatile skillset, nearly every healthcare facility employs LPNs to provide the support necessary for registered nurses and doctors to meet the needs of patients.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of LPNs is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

Typical LPN roles and duties include:

  • Preparing patients for examination and treatment
  • Recording patients’ medical histories and vital signs
  • Preparing, cleaning and maintaining exam and treatment rooms
  • Assisting with examinations, tests and treatments
  • Monitoring patients undergoing treatment and reporting changes in their condition
  • Verifying patients’ medication and administering medications per provider orders
  • Preparing and maintaining clinical supplies and equipment
  • Answering patient questions and screening calls to the physician

 

Program Overview 

Warrensburg Area Career Center’s Practical Nursing program is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the qualifications and requirements for this program?
A high school education is required to participate in this program. WMMC requires applicants to provide references and a short essay detailing their interest in the program with their online application. WACC requires applicants to have a physical and pass the TEAS test before being accepted to the program and will conduct a background check through the Family Care Safety Registry Background Screening and Employment Eligibility System.

Is there an attendance policy for this program?
Students in the program must complete a PRN minimum work requirement of one day per month at WMMC and abide by WACC’s school attendance policy.

Will I be paid while participating in the program?
Students receive a monthly stipend of $750 while participating in the program, in addition to an hourly rate for any PRN shifts taken at WMMC.

Where do I take the certification exam?
WACC will facilitate the opportunity for students to complete the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam and earn their LPN licensure.

What happens after I complete the program?
Participants who complete the LPN program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam will earn their LPN licensure and immediately begin a three-year work commitment at WMMC that includes three $5000 bonuses awarded upon the completion of six months, 18 months, and three years of employment.

How do I apply for the program?
Students interested in participating in the LPN training program must complete the online application. Applicants will be interviewed for their consideration into the program. The application deadline for the program is March 15, 2024.