Preparation for Licensing Exam - day and evening programs

Practical Nursing

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Practical Nursing Program is a 40-week course that includes 1097 hours of classroom and clinical instruction. The clinical experience is designed to assist students in the application of classroom theory within various healthcare facilities in the community. Although the curriculum remains the same, there are two different schedules offered.

Day Division

1. Monday - Friday from 08:00 a.m. - 02:35 p.m.
2. 40 students admitted every August.
3. June 30th projected completion date.

Evening/Weekend Division

1. Monday - Thursday from 04:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 
   Alternating Weekends 08:00 a.m. - 02: 30 p.m.
2. 40 students admitted every August.
3. June 30th projected completion date.

Required Courses:

Term 1 (16 weeks in length)

Anatomy & Physiology
Fundamentals of Nursing - Clinical
Fundamentals of Nursing - Lab
Fundamentals of Nursing - Theory
Microbiology
Nutrition
Pharmacology I
Social and Emotional Behavior
Vocational Trends I

Term II (15 weeks in length)

Growth & Development
Medical/Surgical Nursing - Clinical
Medical/Surgical Nursing - Theory
Nutrition in Health Problems
Pharmacology II
Vocational Trends II

Term III ( 9 weeks in length)

Geriatric Nursing - Clinical
Geriatric Nursing - Theory
Maternity Nursing - Clinical
Maternity Nursing - Theory
Pediatric Nursing - Clinical
Pediatric Nursing - Theory

Admission Criteria:

Admissions to the Practical Nursing Program is based upon the following criteria and documentation.

Aptitude Assessment
Completion of Examination and Health Record
Good Health - (completed after admissions to the program)
High School Transcript or GED
Motivation
Education Resources, Inc. Pre-Entrance Exam - (50% composite required as minimum)
Overall Academic Achievement
Personal Statement Interview
Related Work Experience
Resume w/ 3 References

Financial Aid:

Pell Grants and Direct Loans are available to qualified students

The Greater Lowell Technical School Practical Nursing Program endorses the principles of equal opportunity education in compliance with all state and federal laws.