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Nursing - Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to Registered Nurse (RN) Option
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Career Outlook Nursing - Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to Registered Nurse (RN) Option

Technology and Health Division
Degree S0959

The Mt. San Antonio College LPT to RN Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The program is designed to prepare students to give direct nursing care to clients in various practice settings. The program consists of coursework in nursing, science, general education, and clinical nursing practice at local hospitals and health agencies. Graduates of the program receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician is provided career mobility in the Nursing Program. Enrollment in the Mt San Antonio College LPT to RN Nursing Program is open to persons regardless of sex, age, marital status, disability, ethnic group, religion, or national origin.

Prerequisite Courses

The following prerequisites must be completed prior to applying to Nursing - LPT to RN Option. These courses cannot be in progress.

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      Medical and Health Services Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9111.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $46.25

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $136,245.09
      Annual Job Openings
      7,347

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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    • Health Informatics Specialists

      Health Informatics Specialists

      SOC Career Code: 15-1211.01

      Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $45.42

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      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $122,706.44
      Annual Job Openings
      4,462

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1141.00

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      Typical Hourly Salary
      $50.28

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1141.01

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      $50.28

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      $133,222.83
      Annual Job Openings
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      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1141.02

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      • Some College
      • Certificate
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      Median Salary Earnings
      $133,222.83
      Annual Job Openings
      27,683

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1141.03

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      Typical Hourly Salary
      $50.28

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      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $133,222.83
      Annual Job Openings
      27,683

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1141.04

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
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      Median Salary Earnings
      $133,222.83
      Annual Job Openings
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      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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      • Master's Degree
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      Median Salary Earnings
      $265,025.05
      Annual Job Openings
      246

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1161.00

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      Typical Hourly Salary
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      Annual Job Openings
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