NEO celebrates second Fast-Track Nursing Program graduation class

NEO celebrates the second graduating class from the Fast-Track Nursing Program on Northeast Tech-Kansas Campus Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) is proud to announce the graduation of 14 students
from the Fast-Track Nursing Program on the Northeast Tech (NT) Kansas Campus.

This innovative program allows Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and paramedic students to transition into Registered Nurses (RNs) in just 12 months. To qualify, students must complete all prerequisites before admission, ensuring they are prepared to succeed in the accelerated curriculum.

“The Fast Track Kansas location has been such a bonus to our nursing program,” said Jan Allen, Fast Track Coor. LPN & Paramedic-RN. “We started with 3 students last year, graduated 14 students this year and we have 17 students enrolled to start in January 2026. Watching this program grow and placing more nurses into our community has been so exciting.”

NEO faculty teach the Fast-Track classes on the NT Kansas Campus. With clinicals scheduled on Thursdays and classes meeting on Fridays, the program’s flexible schedule is designed for working professionals who aspire to advance their nursing careers.

In Oklahoma, 60% of all nurses are associate degree registered nurses, accounting for 40% of the RN workforce nationwide. Since 1975, NEO Nursing graduates have been contributing to these numbers, providing exceptional healthcare and making a significant impact in their communities.

Application for the LPN-to-RN Fast-Track Kansas Program is scheduled to open in September 2025 to begin coursework in January 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit neo.edu/fast-track for detailed information.