Academic year: 2024-2025
Medical Assistant to Practical Nursing Bridge- Technical Diploma
Program Code: 315431MB
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.
Delivery
Evening: Classes are offered in-person in the evenings, however clinicals ' dates and times may vary. Clinical Courses could start as early as 2 p. m. Part-time: Part-time track only starting in Spring.
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay Marinette
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 4,397, Books: $ 378, Supplies: $ 325 Total Approximate Costs $ 5,100 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
Contact an NWTC admissions advisor to find the best way to pay for this program.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 315431MB
Requirements for Program Entry
For instructions on how to get started, download the application checklist for this program.
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
Curriculum
If you are a medical assistant looking to advance your career, apply your knowledge and work experience to the Practical Nursing program. You’ ll take less classes and finish faster than if you took the PN program on its own.
Pre-First Semester 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3 10809188- Developmental Psychology 3
Semester Total 9
First Semester 31543309- MA Bridge to PN Fundamentals 2 31543310- MA Bridge to PN Skills 3
Semester Total 5
Summer Before Second Semester 31543304- Nsg: Intro to Clinical Practice 2
Semester Total 2
Second Semester 31543305- Nursing Health Alterations 3 31543308- Nsg: Intro Clinical Care Mgt 2
Semester Total 5
Third Semester 31543306- Nursing Health Promotion 3
Semester Total 3
Total Credits 24
Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " B " or higher in all 31-543-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.
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.
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