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TEPN - Practical Nursing

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Effective Start Term

2026-2027

College/School

School of Healthcare

Program Title

Practical Nursing

Total Program Hours

900

Total Program Credits

27

Total Length of Time to Complete the Program

2 Semesters

Program Description

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide nursing care to clients with a variety of health needs. LPNs work in a variety of healthcare settings as they work under the direction of registered nurses, physician assistants, doctors and dentists. MTECH’s LPN program will prepare you to function as an entry-level nurse. In this program you will receive both classroom theory and practical clinical experience.

Students who complete the Practical Nursing Program will receive a Certificate of Completion from MTECH, be prepared to take the NCLEX-PN Exam, and be prepared to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse. MTECH Graduates have the opportunity to apply for admission into bridge programs where they can work towards becoming registered nurses.

The Practical Nursing Program at Mountainland Technical College at the

Lehi Main Campus located in Lehi, Utah is accredited by:

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30326

Phone: (404) 975-5000

Email: info@acenursing.org

Web: www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners

for the Practical Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.

Upon program completion, students will be able to:

● Patient Centered Care: Provide patient-centered care with cultural sensitivity and respect, focusing on the individual needs of the patient.

● Teamwork and Collaboration: Demonstrate effective strategies for communicating as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

● Evidence-Based Practice: Develop individualized care based on patient values, clinical expertise, and current evidence.

● Safety: Demonstrate effective use of standardized practices that support safety and quality.

● Informatics: Utilize an electronic health record to document and plan patient care.

Certificates and Licensure

  • MTECH Program Certificate in Practical Nursing

  • Students are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN exam