About
Practical Nursing at MedQuest College is offered in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. The program prepares students for entry-level patient care responsibilities as Licensed Practical Nurses and awards a Practical Nursing Diploma, with preparation to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). It runs for 12 months and combines classroom instruction with laboratory practice on campus, clinical experience at an assigned site, and an externship before graduation. Flexible schedules are available. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED. The curriculum addresses patient records, fundamental patient care, vital signs, assistance with tests and procedures, intravenous starts, injections, and patient-care planning. MedQuest College states that it is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
MedQuest College
MedQuest College is a career-focused college in Louisville, Kentucky, with training in Hybrid Dental Assistant Diploma, Hybrid Medical Assisting Diploma, In-person Dental Assistant Diploma, In-person Medical Assisting Diploma, and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license programs. The college also offers instruction in dental hygiene, sonography, veterinary technology, and health sciences. Its Louisville campus is part of an institution with a second campus in Lexington. MedQuest College provides career services, financial aid resources, externship opportunities, and a patient care clinic. The institution also offers continuing education courses related to dental assisting and dental hygiene, including radiation safety, local anesthesia, and medical emergencies.