Franklin Technology Center Adult Education nursing
Joplin, Missouri · Public. LPN/LVN · first-time NCLEX 92.86% / 75%.
LPN/LVNPractical nursing NCLEX 92.86%RN, diploma NCLEX 75%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Joplin | Full | 92.86% (2025, 28 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, diploma | Joplin | Initial | 75% (2025, 20 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 25 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From Franklin Technology Center Adult Education’s nursing pages
State board approval
“The program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and FTC Adult Education successfully completed the reaffirmation of accreditation process and was granted approval through 2026 from Council on Occupational Education (COE).”
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Clinical placements
“Must be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entering program, and 18 years of age for clinical rotations.”
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Admission
“Take entrance exam (TEAS) or submit TEAS scores (must be within 6 months).”
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