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Practical Nursing
The student practical nurse studies basic nursing skills and such related subjects as body structure and function in wellness and illness, nutrition, pharmacology, obstetrics, and psychology. The clinical experience provides supervised nursing care of medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric patients. Both classroom work and clinical experiences are such that upon completion of the course, the graduate is eligible for written examination by the State Board of Nursing. Licensed practical nurses, who have passed their examination, usually work under the supervision of the registered nurse, physician, or dentist.
Beginning the Application Process: Interested individuals must attend an information session in order to learn about the nursing program, profession, and about the application process. Prospective applicants may call the school approximately 5 months prior to the class start date to determine the dates of the information sessions. 432 Hours = 1 Trimester Estimated Course Length = 12 Months Estimated Cost of books & Supplies = $1,474.00 Estimated cost of Tuition = $2,469.00 Total Cost = $3,943.00 First Day Cost = $1,392.00 |
