Mid Plains Community College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

Associate Degree Nursing classes start in August. An acceptance form will sent to those applicants admitted; this form must be returned by the specified deadline to secure a position in the next available class.

The nursing program is designed to prepare students for employment as registered nurses. The practitioner will develop entry level skills and is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN: National Council (of State Boards of Nursing) Licensing Examination-Registered Nurses. The program meets the requirements for accreditation by the Bureau of Examining Boards, Board of Nursing of the State of Nebraska.

LPN Program Details

The Practical Nursing Education Program is a selective admission program. Approval for admission will be granted by the Practical Nurse Educators. Admission requirements must be met before acceptance into the program.

An acceptance form will be sent to those applicants selected and the form must be returned by the specified deadline to secure a position in the class.

Program Objectives:

Identifies basic physical, emotional, and cultural needs of the patient.
Demonstrates the ability to develop a basic nursing care plan.
Performs basic therapeutic and preventive nursing procedures to accomplish defined goals.
Determine the extent to which the goals of care have been achieved.
Demonstrate accountability by functioning within nursing's ethical/legal framework.
Prepare to pass the licensing examination (NCLEX- PN).