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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 BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS (TABE) Reading 11.0 A Level Math 11.0 A Level Language 11.0 A 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 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, doctors offices, or home health services. SALARY: Licensed Practical Nurses salaries range from $18 to $25 per/hour. NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. |
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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 |
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