Health Careers - Programs (Practical Nursing)

The Licensed Practical Nurse program prepares students in the basic skills and knowledge required for a career as a practical nurse. The New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Board of Nursing have approved the curriculum for the LPN program.

Phase I - 12 weeks - Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills
Phase II - 17 weeks - Caring for the Adult Patient with Alterations in Physical Health
Phase III -15 weeks - Caring for Patients in Specialty Areas

Students must maintain an academic average of 75% in classroom instruction and receive a satisfactory rating in the clinical area.

Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded a diploma from the Mercer County Technical Schools and will be eligible to sit for the first available NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensing Exam – Practical Nurse).

An Advanced Placement Program is available for those applicants who have prior experience as a student nurse in 1) another LPN program 2) an RN program. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes an applicant's knowledge of beginning nursing practice gained at another setting and assures the Health Careers Center of the applicant's ability through written testing of theory and evaluation of clinical skills. The applicant must demonstrate theoretical knowledge and clinical skills equivalent to those possessed by students at the completion of Phase I of the LPN program.

1.) A written test of theoretical knowledge and nursing math.. (A minimum score of 75 is required.)

2.) Satisfactory demonstration of selected nursing skills in a classroom/laboratory setting. Skills are evaluated using objective criteria based upon procedural check lists that accompany the text currently in use..

1.) Application form and transcript of prior nursing education must be submitted.

The fee for the Advanced Placement Program is $250.00 and is due prior to testing.

*Advanced placement applicants must meet all pre-entrance requirements except pre-test of basic skills.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent as determined by NJ Department of Education
Pre-Entrance Examination: Reading Comprehension/Basic Math - 11th grade level in basic skills required for acceptance*
Applicants must complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). If the CBI reveals a conviction or unresolved complaint for a crime or misdemeanor involving any violent or serious offense, the applicant may be barred from entrance to the program.
Pre-Entrance Physical and Dental Examination
Personal Interview
Health Care Provider Certification in CPR
Computer skills are essential.

· Applicants who can demonstrate a Medical Terminology Course or National Certification in EKG and/or Phlebotomy are exempt from those sections of the LPN curriculum.

TUITION

Tuition for the practical nurse program for 2007-2008 is:

· Mercer County Residents $2,225.00
· Out-of-County Residents $4,450.00
· Out-of-State Residents $8,900.00

Tuition subject to change without notice.

Proof of residency will be required. Post office boxes are not acceptable as proof of residency. Tuition is payable in six installments. Past due tuition payments will result in your being marked absent. When accumulated absences exceed the allowable limit, you will be dismissed. Tuition must be paid by certified check or money order - made payable to Mercer County Board of Vocational Education. Personal checks will not be accepted.

No financial aid, student loans/grants available.

Additional Expenses (fees subject to change without notice):

Pre-entrance test fee $25.00 (non-refundable) – due on day pre-entrance test is scheduled. Must be money order. No cash or personal checks will be accepted.
Criminal Background Investigation – Fee will vary with number of states researched.
NJ Board of Nursing fees $300.00
Textbooks $775.00 (includes Nurse Pack)
Uniforms $250.00
Student Activity fee $100.00 (non-refundable)
Graduation expenses $100.00
Individual Liability Insurance is required for all students prior to clinical experience. Prices of policies may vary depending on the company chosen.

· Criminal Background Investigation - $78.00

APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PRACTICAL NURSE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. THIS IS A SEPARATE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED BY THE NJ BOARD OF NURSING AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE.

STUDENTS DO NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION DURING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

All fees and tuition are subject to change without notice.

Anyone having a complaint about the Practical Nurse program may address that complaint to the NJ Board of Nursing, (as specified in N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.11) P.O. Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101 or call 973-504-6430.

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	LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING The Licensed Practical Nurse program prepares students in the basic skills and knowledge required for a career as a practical nurse. The New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Board of Nursing have approved the curriculum for the LPN program. The LPN curriculum is divided into three phases: Phase I - 12 weeks - Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills Phase II - 17 weeks - Caring for the Adult Patient with Alterations in Physical Health Phase III -15 weeks - Caring for Patients in Specialty Areas Students must maintain an academic average of 75% in classroom instruction and receive a satisfactory rating in the clinical area. Units of instruction must be completed in sequence. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded a diploma from the Mercer County Technical Schools and will be eligible to sit for the first available NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensing Exam – Practical Nurse). ADVANCED PLACEMENT An Advanced Placement Program is available for those applicants who have prior experience as a student nurse in 1) another LPN program 2) an RN program. The Advanced Placement Program recognizes an applicant's knowledge of beginning nursing practice gained at another setting and assures the Health Careers Center of the applicant's ability through written testing of theory and evaluation of clinical skills. The applicant must demonstrate theoretical knowledge and clinical skills equivalent to those possessed by students at the completion of Phase I of the LPN program. Method of Evaluation 1.) A written test of theoretical knowledge and nursing math.. (A minimum score of 75 is required.) 2.) Satisfactory demonstration of selected nursing skills in a classroom/laboratory setting. Skills are evaluated using objective criteria based upon procedural check lists that accompany the text currently in use.. Structure of Advanced Placement Program 1.) Application form and transcript of prior nursing education must be submitted. 2.) Day 1 - Written test of theory and math. 3.) Day 2 - Clinical skills evaluation. Fee The fee for the Advanced Placement Program is $250.00 and is due prior to testing. Advanced placement applicants must meet all pre-entrance requirements except pre-test of basic skills. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:* Education: High School Diploma or equivalent as determined by NJ Department of Education Pre-Entrance Examination: Reading Comprehension/Basic Math - 11th grade level in basic skills required for acceptance* Applicants must complete and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). If the CBI reveals a conviction or unresolved complaint for a crime or misdemeanor involving any violent or serious offense, the applicant may be barred from entrance to the program. Pre-Entrance Physical and Dental Examination Personal Interview Health Care Provider Certification in CPR Computer skills are essential. · Applicants who can demonstrate a Medical Terminology Course or National Certification in EKG and/or Phlebotomy are exempt from those sections of the LPN curriculum. TUITION Tuition for the practical nurse program for 2007-2008 is: · Mercer County Residents $2,225.00 · Out-of-County Residents $4,450.00 · Out-of-State Residents $8,900.00 Tuition subject to change without notice. Proof of residency will be required. Post office boxes are not acceptable as proof of residency. Tuition is payable in six installments. Past due tuition payments will result in your being marked absent. When accumulated absences exceed the allowable limit, you will be dismissed. Tuition must be paid by certified check or money order - made payable to Mercer County Board of Vocational Education. Personal checks will not be accepted. No financial aid, student loans/grants available. Additional Expenses (fees subject to change without notice): Pre-entrance test fee $25.00 (non-refundable) – due on day pre-entrance test is scheduled. Must be money order. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Criminal Background Investigation – Fee will vary with number of states researched. NJ Board of Nursing fees $300.00 Textbooks $775.00 (includes Nurse Pack) Uniforms $250.00 Student Activity fee $100.00 (non-refundable) Graduation expenses $100.00 Individual Liability Insurance is required for all students prior to clinical experience. Prices of policies may vary depending on the company chosen. · Criminal Background Investigation - $78.00 APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PRACTICAL NURSE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY MUST BE FINGERPRINTED AND HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. THIS IS A SEPARATE BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED BY THE NJ BOARD OF NURSING AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE. STUDENTS DO NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION DURING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE All fees and tuition are subject to change without notice. LENGTH OF PROGRAM: Full-Time: 1 year Term: August to July Class: 5 days per week; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Clinical: 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 Note: Schedules are subject to change. Anyone having a complaint about the Practical Nurse program may address that complaint to the NJ Board of Nursing, (as specified in N.J.A.C. 13:37-1.11) P.O. Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101 or call 973-504-6430.
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