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Practical Nursing - Technical Diploma
Program Code : 315431
As a Practical Nursing program graduate , you ' re eligible for careers in a variety of settings which could include an acute care hospital , long term care / rehab facility , physician ' s office , insurance provider , or home health agency . As a member of the health care team , the licensed practical nurse provides care to patients whose conditions are relatively stable and assists the registered nurse or health care provider in the care of the acutely ill patient . Why choose the Practical Nursing program at NWTC ? Success - more than 92 percent of NWTC Practical Nursing graduates consistently pass their NCLEX-PN on their first attempt . Quality - many students are offered employment during their final clinical experience . Expertise- the Practical Nursing faculty are experts in the nursing profession who have completed graduate level nursing education . This program is approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing , Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and is accredited by the ACEN : Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing . Graduates of this program , after obtaining licensure and completing additional coursework , may enter the Nursing-Associate Degree program .
Delivery
Day Full-time Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at :
Green Bay Marinette Shawano Sturgeon Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition : $ 6,303 , Books : $ 378 , Supplies : $ 500 Total Approximate Costs $ 7,181
This program is
partially eligible ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / NWTC / media / admissions / FinancialAid / Truth-in-Advertising-Credit-to-Clock-Hours . pdf ) for
financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )
Requirements for Program Entry
For instructions on how to get started , download the application checklist for this program .
Program Outcomes
Integrate Practical Nursing identity reflecting integrity , responsibility , and nursing standards . Communicate basic information using multiple sources in nursing practice . Utilize theoretical knowledge to participate in decision making . Apply the nursing process to basic client care across diverse populations . Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care .
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Practical Nursing technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
Semester Total 6
Semester Total 12
Semester Total 13
Total Credits 31
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " B " or higher in all 31-543-xxx and 31-806-xxx courses . A student must repeat the particular course with " B " or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
Individuals with criminal records may be ineligible for licensure . Individuals with abuse records may be ineligible for employment in nursing homes .
It is suggested that a Medical Terminology course ( 10- 501-101 ) be taken prior to entering the program .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Accreditation
The Practical Nursing program is accredited by : Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing , Inc . ( ACEN ), 3390 Peachtree Road , NE , Suite 1400 , Atlanta GA 30326 ( 404 ) 975-5000 FAX : ( 404 ) 975-5020 The Practical Nursing program is approved by : Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Dept . of Regulation & Licensing 1400 East Washington St . P . O . Box 8935 , Madison , WI 53708-8935 ( 608 ) 266-2112
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