Practical Nursing (PN)

Diploma

Sioux City, Denison, Cherokee and Hybrid Online

This program prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Pre-requisite: CNA Certification.

CERTIFICATION

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing (LPN) coursework, you will be eligible to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure exam.

This national and state/regional examinations for licensure are required to practice in any state. A social security number is required to take the exams and apply for licensure.

ACCREDITATION

The practical nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College located in Sioux City, Iowa is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.

Contacts

Pamela Ives, ext 1313, pamela.ives@witcc.edu
Heather Badar MSN, ext 1288, heather.badar@witcc.edu
Lora Knaack MSN, ext 1476, lora.knaack@witcc.edu
Gabriella McDermott MSN, ext 2889, gabriella.mcdermott@witcc.edu
Kerry Patchin BSN, Cherokee, ext 2733, kerry.patchin@witcc.edu
Brenda Wimmer MSN, Denison, ext 2623, brenda.wimmer@witcc.edu
Amber Keinath MSN, Denison, amber.keinath@witcc.edu
Kara Bral MSN, Cherokee, ext 2890, kara.bral@witcc.edu
Teri Peterson MSN, ext 1421, teri.peterson@witcc.edu