LPN Programs in Kansas

LPN Programs in KansasIf you live in the state of Kansas and would like to become a licensed practical nurse, you will need to graduate from one of the accredited LPN programs in Kansas in order to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). You must have a high school diploma or an equivalent in order for you to enroll in one of the LPN schools in Kansas. LPN programs in Kansas City is said to have some of the best programs around. Please check with the school’s board of admissions to see if there are any other requirements for enrollment.

LPN Jobs in Kansas

2011 Employment: 7,190
2018 Projected Employment: 8,590

The Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) requires that in order to be employed as an LPN in the state of Kansas you:

• Must have graduated from an approved school of practical nursing
• Must pass the NCLEX-PN
• Must have proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must be able speak coherently in English
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug test screening

LPN Salary in Kansas

2011 Mean Hourly Wage: $18.04
2011 Mean Yearly Wage: $37,520
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. CareerOneStop

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