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Nursing is that segment of the health-care profession that is most in demand in today's labor market.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) helps to care for ill or injured patients and performs health maintenance duties under the supervision and direction of physicians, and registered nurses. Most LPN's provide bedside care to patients such as taking temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration; applying dressings; helping patients with bathing and personal hygiene; and administering prescribed medications and treatments. They are trained to be the patient advocate and bedside nurse.

LPN's work in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, doctors’ offices, and private homes, health departments, school, clinics and other settings.

Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center began to offer the Practical Nursing Program in the 1940s. Our program has a deep tradition of providing quality education to prepare a safe, ethical, and highly qualified Practical Nurse.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Practical Nursing Program is endorsed by the Florida State Board of Nursing; and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

Graduates must pass the written examination from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to be licensed. Our program has a 90% Board pass rate.

Licensed Practical Nurses’ salaries range from $15 to $21 per/hour

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PURPOSE: This program is designed to prepare students for employment as Licensed Practical Nurse. The School of Nursing is licensed by the Florida State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League of Nursing.

PROGRAM CONTENT:

The program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of theory, laboratory and clinical experience. The following are the course offerings effective 10/01/03

· Introduction to Health Care

· Introduction to Patient Care

· Allied Health Sciences

· Introduction to Nursing

· Introduction to Medications

· Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing

· Mental Health

· Medical Surgical Nursing (Diseases and Disorders)

· Maternal and Newborn Nursing

· Pediatric Nursing

· Comprehensive Nursing

LABORATORY/ CLINICAL ACTIVITIES: Students utilize campus skills labs, computer labs and the Human Patient Simulator to practice program skills. Approximately one-half of the program is spent in a clinical learning environments such as Acute Care Hospitals, Long Term Facilities, Clinics and Nursing Homes. Clinical learning experiences correlate theory instructional and laboratory practice.

ENTRANCE/CLINICAL NEEDS:

· High School Transcript or General Education Transcript (GED)

· TABE Test Basic Skills Test (see below)

· TEAS Entrance Test (own expense) (see below)

· Background Screening (own expense) effective 3/28/05

· Attend Orientation

· Complete Physical Examination prior to Entrance

· Complete Program Paperwork prior to Entrance

TABE (Basic Skills Test)

Reading 11.0A Level

Math 11.0A Level

Language 11.0A Level

· Basic skills levels required for awarding a Full Program Completer Certificate or state licensure.

TEAS Test (Nursing Entrance Exam) (8/14/06)

Reading 70%

Math 50%

Language 70%

LENGTH OF PROGRAM:

1350 hours or approximately 14 1/2 months

TIME:

Day

Classroom hours 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Clinical hours 6:45 AM. – 2:45 PM

Evening

Classroom and Clinical hours 5:00 - 11:00 PM

UNIFORMS:

Students are required to wear the official school Uniform during the entire program (Class and Clinical).

TRANSPORTATION:

Students must provide their own transportation to and from the campus as well as all clinical settings.

LICENSURE: After successful completion of this program, students are eligible to take the Florida State Board of Nursing Licensure Examination.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are available on campus to assist with job placement. Licensed Practical Nurses can work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, doctor’s offices, or home health services.
SALARY
Licensed Practical Nurses salaries range from $18 to $25 per/hour.

For more information please contact the Health Science Department at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at 305-324-6070 EX: 7055 0r 7054.

rpoyntz@dadeschools.net

750 NW 20^th Street

Room D215 Miami, Fl 33127

FINANCIAL AID

is available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.

The Federal PELL Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and the Federal Guaranteed Student Loan (Stafford) are some forms of aid offered. In order to be eligible a student must:

1. A full registration fee is charged from the fist day of the trimester throughout the 21st day.
2. Seventy-five percent of the fee is charged from the 22nd through the 49th day.
3. Fifty percent of the fee is charged from the 50th day through the end of the trimester.
4. Students registering for short-term classes will pay a course fee based upon the duration of the course and the total hours of the class.

The Federal PELL Grant, FSEOG and Stafford Loans are all based on financial need and are determined by a student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Additional resources such as Vocational Rehabilitation, South Florida Workforce, SAVES, etc., can assist students' through their vocational
programs for those who qualify. Please see those individual agencies to determine eligibility.

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