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.
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