The Francis Tuttle Practical Nursing program strives to provide students with an innovative, industry-driven educational experience that prepares them to provide quality health care in a variety of settings. Students learn in an environment that features state-of-the-art technology, a large mini-hospital, simulated laboratory setting, and a Health Resource Center equipped with both traditional and technology resources.
Higher Ed Articulation Agreement
In 2024, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education signed two new articulation agreements that will give Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) credit for prior learning in Practical Nursing programs from career technology centers across the state of Oklahoma. See Higher Education Articulation Agreements under Student Resources.
The Practical Nursing Program at Francis Tuttle Technology Center at the Rockwell Campus located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
Licensure / Certifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure - *Requires successful completion of the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Francis Tuttle will pay the exam fee ($200.00). Student is responsible for the Licensure fee ($150.00).
Francis Tuttle Technology Center's Practical Nursing Program| Student Achievement Data | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| FTTC NCLEX Pass Rate | 96.97% | 100% | 94.44% |
Oklahoma NCLEX
Pass Rate | 86.97% | 90.69% | 89.45% |
National NCLEX
Pass Rate | 76.97% | 86.68% | 88.38% |
| Completion Rate | 80.0% | 81.0% | 85.0% |
| Graduate Employment Rate | 92.0% | 96.5% | Available July 2025 |
