Description
Practical Nurses care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Healthcare employment opportunities are available in long term care, home health, hospitals and outpatient settings. Clinical experience is provided at extended care facilities and hospitals. A Diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of this program. Outside work required.
Objectives
This program will prepare students for an entry-level position as a Practical Nurse. The program will familiarize the student with the techniques and procedures of basic bedside care. Students will learn how to take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. In addition, students will observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments, collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. Experienced practical nurses may supervise nursing assistants and aides.
Admission Requirements
- Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent
- Submit Application
- Pass School Entrance Assessment by obtaining a minimum score of 45 on the ATI TEAS exam. (To be considered for admission into the nursing program, applicants must earn a minimum score of 45 on the most current version of the ATI TEAS exam. Students must wait at least 30 days after second test attempt and may take the exam no more than three times within a six-month period. TEAS scores that are more than 12 months old at the time of acceptance into the professional phase of the program will not be accepted. All TEAS attempts must be taken at Southeastern College to be considered.)
- Pass the Wonderlic Score by obtaining a minimum score of 17. (To be considered for admission into the nursing program, applicants must earn a minimum score of 17 on the Wonderlic. Students may take the exam no more than three times within a three-month period.)
- Submit Written Essay
- Interview with the Practical Nurse Program Panel
Prerequisites:
- Level II Background Check and Fingerprinting
- 10 Panel Drug Screen
- Abuse registry clearance
Additional Prerequisites:
- Provide TB Test and or/Chest X-ray documentation
- Provide documentation of Health Exam
- Provide current Immunization Documentation
Practical Nurse Diploma
Course Outline
To receive a diploma in Practical Nurse, students must complete 43.0 credit hours (1350 instructional clock hours). This diploma program can be completed in 12 months for full-time students.
Practical Nursing Diploma
Course Outline
To receive a diploma in Practical Nursing, students must complete 45.5 credit hours (1238 instructional clock hours). This diploma program can be completed in 12 months for full-time students.