W-E Schools District Focus December, 2013 | Page 9

Today’s modern nurse combines science and technology with people skills, problem solving techniques and patient teaching to promote better health in today’s world. Nursing is one of the most respected professions because nurses prevent disease, save lives and advocate good health for their patient and loved ones. Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing began an adult nursing program in the early 1960’s. Since then the program has graduated thousands of successful nurses who impact our community in many positive ways. Today we service approximately 75 adult students per year and have an outstanding pass rate of 98% on the NCLEX-PN Exam, the licensure exam for practical nurses. A student at Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing Can Expect:  Expert Instruction  Modern Equipment  Smart Classrooms with Smart Technology  Computer Lab with nursing simulations  Financial Assistance Availability  A commitment to helping you be successful in the nursing profession Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing offers a unique program for the high school junior and senior who is interested in a nursing profession. Although the curriculum can be demanding and intense, a nursing education could mean the difference between a minimum-wage job and a career that pays well and has lots of opportunities. Having a nursing license also affords students an opportunity to enter college with credit toward a degree as a Registered Nurse. Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing is accredited by the following organizations:  The Ohio Board of Nursing  The Ohio Board of Education  The Ohio Board of Regents  Adult Practical Nursing Program Under the direction of Instructional Leader Lori Klonowski the Nursing Program’s mission is to strive to prepare nursing students for a career in healthcare where the focus of learning is compassionate, quality care that meets the needs of clients and their families. 9