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Prospective Associate and Practical Degree Nursing Students
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Program Mission/Overview:
The Practical Nursing Program provides an opportunity for students to
become Licensed Practical Nurses through classroom, laboratory, and
clinical experiences to meet the needs of the community.
Program Goals and Outcomes
The goals and outcomes
Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program:
- As a provider of care, the graduate utilizes the nursing process and functional health patterns to promote, maintain, or restore health to diverse clients throughout the lifespan.
- As a member within the discipline of nursing, the graduate assumes responsibility for applying ethical and legal principles within the scope of practice. The graduate will maintain accountability for professional development.
The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the
knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.
Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing and
evaluating nursing care.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed
Practical Nurse.
Program Costs
Program costs listed are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is based on the in-state rate of $42.00 per credit hour. Total tuition cost (44 hours): $1,848.00
Fall Semester
Tuition: $798.00
Textbooks/Supplies/Uniform: $800.00
Malpractice Insurance: $18.00
Parking Fee: $12.00
Student Activity Fee: $15.00
Lab Fee: $100.00
Estimated Cost for Semester: $1,743.00
Spring Semester
Tuition: $630.00
Textbooks/Supplies: $20.00
Student Activity Fee: $15.00
Lab Fee: $80.00
Estimated Cost of Semester: $745.00
Summer Semester
Tuition: $420.00
Textbooks/Supplies: $12.00
Lab Fee: $80.00
School Pin: $45.00-$140.00
NCLEX Review Course: $$80.00 - $150.00
NCLEX Fee: $260.00
Criminal Background Check: $40.00
Estimated Cost for Semester $937.00 - $1102.00
Job Placement
Graduates are employed in a variety of settings such as hospital,
rehabilitation/ long-term/ home health facilities, clinics and
physician offices.
Clinical Facilities
Classroom and laboratory sessions are offered during the day; clinical
hours may be scheduled during any part of the 24 hour day, seven days a
week.
Typically clinical experiences are focused in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and long-term care agencies