- What is the program's graduation rate?
Over the past 5 years, approximately 90% of the students who begin the program have graduated within 2 years.
- Where do we go for Clinical?
Each semester students care for clients in a variety of healthcare agencies no more than 35 minutes from campus. Students are assigned to specific agencies on a rotation schedule. Agencies currently used include: Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Garden View Care Center, NHC healthcare of St. Charles , St. Lukes Hospital-West, St. Mary's Health Center, and Shriner's Hospital for Children.
- Where can I get a job?
A survey of recent graduates finds that most graduates find employment in nursing. Graduates find jobs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, the military, schools, clinics, and physician's offices. Graduates who are wiling to relocate or work in underserved areas have a higher probability of job placement.
- Can I get a RN later?
Graduates of SCC's LPN program may "bridge" into the RN program and complete the ADN in 3 semesters. Prerequisite science and general education courses must be taken before enrolling in nursing courses. See a vocational counselor for specific requirements.
- How much time is required for study?
Due to the intense nature of the nursing curriculum, the faculty strongly encourages students to use the college recommendation of 2 hours of study/preparation for every hour of class. During the first nursing semester, classroom, lab, and clinical courses result in 15 actual contact hours. If 2 study hours for every course hour are spent in preparation, the student needs a total of 45 hours committed to nursing each week.
- Can I work while going to school?
Each student must decide how much time is available for nursing, employment, and family activities. If 45 hours a week are devoted to nursing, it is very difficult to be employed fulltime and to continue participation in all family/personal activities. Most students who do not successfully complete nursing courses have failed to plan for adequate study/preparation time.
- What if I have a disability?
Nursing is a practical discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor performance requirements. SCC makes every effort to accommodate students with disabilities. Students who need reasonable accommodations to meet program requirements should bring their request to the Office of Accessibility.
- How do I get my LPN license?
Upon completion of the program graduates will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN and to apply for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Missouri or other states. Completion of the program does not guarantee licensure. The Board may refuse licensure to applicants who jeopardize the well-being of citizens. The Missouri Nursing Practice Act, available in the Nursing Department or the Counselor's office, outlines what grounds may keep applicants from receiving a license.
- Will I be IV Certified when I complete the program?
Since intravenous therapy is integrated in the practical nursing program, graduates are prepared for employment as IV certified nurses immediately after graduation and satisfactory completion of the State Board of Nursing requirements for licensure.
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