PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL
12 Month Diploma Program | Available at our Louisville and Lexington Campus
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Practical Nursing program is a 12-month Diploma program designed to prepare students for careers as a Licensed Practical Nurse with knowledge in pertinent aspects of the healthcare field. Students will learn skills that prepare them to perform patient care pertinent to the entry-level nursing profession.
Upon completion of the nursing program and meeting all the course requirements, students will receive a Practical Nursing Diploma and will be prepared and eligible to submit their Diploma and transcript to apply to take the national certification examination through the National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX- PN®).
MedQuest College’s Practical Nursing program is in approved status with the KBN:
Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)
312 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: 800.305.2042 | Fax: 502.696.5762
www.kbn.ky.gov
Kentucky Program of Nursing Benchmark Data
Practical Nursing Program Louisville Campus Outcomes
Practical Nursing: Admission Requirements | Credit Transfer Policy
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Graduates earn a Practical Nursing Diploma in as little as 12 months
- Flexible schedules
- Career services and job placement assistance
- Hands-on training from experienced instructors in a working clinical lab
- Institutionally accredited by ABHES and is an approved VA program
- Financial aid is available for those who qualify
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
MedQuest College’s Practical Nursing program educates students to perform various clinical and patient care responsibilities in the healthcare industry. The curriculum covers the following topics:
- Maintaining records of patients’ history.
- Fundamentals of patient care.
- Observing and documenting the patient’s health (vital signs and overall condition).
- Assisting doctors and registered nurses with tests or procedures.
- Starting IV or giving injections.
- Consulting with registered nurses on patient care plans.
PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATIONS
The program includes a balance of classroom, clinical, and laboratory experiences. Upon completion of the program and meeting all of the course requirements, students will receive a:
- Comprehensive Practical Nursing Diploma
- Prepared and eligible to submit their diploma and transcript to apply to take the national certification examination through the National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX- PN®)
PROGRAM HOURS AND CAREER SERVICES
The Practical Nursing program at MedQuest College requires students to complete 588 hours of lecture, 192 hours in the lab located on campus and 432 hours at an assigned clinical site. During this time each student will meet with the Director of Career Services for assistance with resume writing, preparation of cover letters, interviewing techniques and networking skills.
The career services department provides job placement assistance for its graduates. Alumni in good standing may continue to use any and all placement resources indefinitely at no charge
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Externship
Prior to graduation, students are required to complete an externship under the guidance of area experts. During this externship, students will refine the skills learned on campus as well as work directly with patients for real-life experience.
Career Services
Our Career Services Director provides assistance to graduating students and alumni that include instruction in resume writing, preparation of cover letters, interviewing techniques and networking skills. The college provides job placement assistance for its graduates. Alumni in good standing may continue to use any and all placement resources indefinitely at no charge.
WHAT IS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE?
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an important part of any healthcare team. Many LPNs work in conjunction with an RN on patient care plans or they work independently providing essential care to sick or injured patients.
LPNs provide support to RNs and Doctors to ensure:
- Records are kept up-to-date
- Communication between the doctor and the patient is clear and consistent
- Educate the patients and their families to understand procedures and how to care for a sick relative
WHAT DOES A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE DO?
The accelerated Practical Nursing school at MedQuest College provides our graduates with a diploma in Practical Nursing and the knowledge needed to take the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become officially licensed. Licensed Practical Nurses have a variety of responsibilities from administrative tasks to patient care, including:
- Maintain records of patients’ history
- Provide routine patient care
- Observe and document the patient’s health, such as vital signs and overall condition
- Assisting doctors and registered nurses with tests or procedures
- Assemble, use, and sterilize medical equipment
- Start IV or give injections
- Consulting with registered nurses on patient care plans
- Communicating with patients and their families
WHERE DOES A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE WORK?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of LPNs is projected to grow by 12% from 2016-2026, faster than the average for all other occupations. This tremendous growth is due to the aging baby-boom population that requires medical attention as they live longer and experience more chronic health problems. As a professionally trained and educated graduate of MedQuest College’s Practical Nursing school, you can explore career opportunities at any of the following healthcare facilities:
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Clinics
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Correctional Facilities
- Public School Systems
- Physician’s Office
- Nursing Facilities
- Home Health Care Services
- Managed Care
WHY MEDQUEST COLLEGE
MedQuest College has provided high-quality instruction to students in Kentucky and Indiana since 1999. By providing Southern Indiana, Louisville and Lexington Kentucky, and surrounding areas with quality programs we are able to proudly say that MedQuest College has successfully employed thousands of graduates in the medical fields. Our campuses are located in Louisville KY and Lexington KY. We are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a nationally recognized accrediting body.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
MedQuest College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Practical nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 3:45 pm on Wednesday, March 4th, in the Practical Nursing Program Conference Room located at 1591 Winchester Road, Suite 111, Lexington KY 40505.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February 13, 2026*.
*Written comments are due to the ACEN two weeks before the visit.
