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Next PAX Testing Date is March 20, 2012 

Practical Nursing

 
Award: Diploma in Health Science, Practical Nursing

Advisor:

Semester hours required for graduation: 48**

The practical nursing program is 40 weeks in length (three consecutive semesters) and includes 48 credit hours of combined nursing and general education courses. Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical nursing experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric and community practice settings. Through guided learning experiences, students provide nursing care to patients with basic health needs. Students work as members of the health care team under the supervision of a registered nurse. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination.The program is designed to assist students entering an academic path in preparation for careers such as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (29-2061).***

 

Program

Total Tuition & Fees In State

On Campus Room & Board

Total Books & Supplies

Other Costs

On-time Completion Rate 2010

#Students Completing 2009-10

Placement Rate* 2009-10 *SC Technical College System

 

Title IV Loan Debt

Private Loan Debt

Institutional Finance Plans Balance Owed

Median Loan Debt Incurred

Practical Nursing $5,337 NA $2,500 NA NA 8 100% 0 0 0 0

  Tuition and book costs reflect the projected cost of the complete program.

A. General Education: 17 Credit Hours

ENG 101 English Composition I 3

MAT 101 Beginning Algebra 3

PSY 201 General Psychology 3

BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

B. Major Courses: 31 Credit Hours

PNR 110 Fundamentals of Nursing 5

PNR 120 Medical/Surgical Nursing I 5

PNR 130 Medical/Surgical Nursing II 5

PNR 140 Medical/Surgical Nursing III 5

PNR 182 Spec. Topics: Pharmacology 2

PNR 155 Maternal/Infant/Child Nurs. 7

PNR 170 Nursing of the Older Adult 2

**All PNR courses require an 80% competency for program progression.

Practical Nursing

Recommended Course Sequence*

Fall Semester

BIO 210

MAT 101

PNR 110

PNR 120

Spring Semester

BIO 211

PNR 130

PNR 140

PNR 182

Summer Semester

ENG 101

PNR 155

PNR 170

PSY 201

* Graduation times may vary according to course availability and/or individual course load. Consult faculty advisor.

 

Practical Nursing Program Information

Acceptance Requirements

Placement into the practical nursing program is a different process than admission to the College since this is a limited access program which accepts applicants through a first-qualified, first-accepted process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and seek additional information by contacting the admissions office. Admission to the

practical nursing program is a responsibility of the director of admission at the College. Acceptance to the practical nursing program is a two-part process based on a firstqualified, first admitted basis. Requirements for preliminary acceptance to the program are as follows:

Part One: Pre-Nursing Students

1. Meet admission criteria to Williamsburg Technical College.

2. Have minimum placement test score from one of the following tests: SAT, ACT, or COMPASS (college placement test). If minimum placement tests scores are not achieved as outlined by WTC, a developmental studies course sequence will be required.

3. Score a composite of 78% or higher on the NLN pre-admission examination for PN programs (PAX-PN). The examination fee is the student's responsibility. Go to www.wiltech.edu for PAX dates and times. A student may take this examination up to three times. If two or more students have identical PAX-PN composite scores, then the

students with the highest science score will be offered admission. A student will not be able to take the PAX until successful completion is realized of any developmental courses as indicated in number 2 above.

4. Be at least 17 years of age by August 1 of the year of acceptance.

5. General education courses may be taken with, or prior to entering nursing courses. BIO 210 and BIO 211 must be completed within five years of entering the first nursing course.

6. Once the above criteria have been met, the student is placed on the qualified waiting list. The student will receive a letter from the admissions office with a projected future practical nursing program start date. To reserve a seat, a $50 nonrefundable deposit must be paid which will be applied toward the practical nursing program tuition and fees.

Part Two: Practical Nursing Program Matriculation

1. Attend a mandatory orientation.

2. Submit a physical examination form certifying acceptable physical and mental fitness to enter the program.

3. Submit copy of current CPR certificate of completion (healthcare providers, infant, child and adult or professional rescuer).

4. Submit criminal background check application. Participating health care facilities will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective facility. If a student is determined to be ineligible for clinical placement at any one facility, then that student is dismissed from the practical nursing program. Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients, other students, staff members, themselves, or the public (see practical nursing program student handbook).

Academic Progression in the Nursing Program

In order to progress in the nursing program, the student must:

1. earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses;

2. receive satisfactory ratings in clinical evaluations;

3. submit evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): American Heart Association: Professional Rescuer or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider;

4. be covered by professional liability insurance (included in tuition/fees);

5. submit a completed Physical Examination form at program matriculation, including documentation of required immunizations;

6. meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook. A student earning less than a "C" in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the practical nursing program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a "C" in a second nursing or general education course will be dismissed from the program with eligibility of admission after a five-year period.

Transfer from Another Practical Nursing Program

1. Meet all admission criteria to the practical nursing program.

2. Submit a letter from the previous school stating good standing and eligible for continuation/readmission.

3. Provide the department head with each nursing course syllabus, including objectives and clinical evaluation tool. Courses that are granted transfer credit must meet objectives of comparable WTC practical nursing courses.

4. Be admitted to WTC and submit official transcript from transferring institution.

5. The last two semesters of nursing clinical courses must be completed at WTC with grades of C or better.

6. The department of nursing admissions committee will review individual requests for transfer credit and will make recommendation for official action to the registrar. Admission by transfer is on a space available basis.

 

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Practical Nursing Program Information

Acceptance Requirements

Placement into the practical nursing program is a different process than admission to the College since this is a limited access program which accepts applicants through a first-qualified, first-accepted process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and seek additional information by contacting the admissions office. Admission to the

practical nursing program is a responsibility of the director of admission at the College. Acceptance to the practical nursing program is a two-part process based on a firstqualified, first admitted basis. Requirements for preliminary acceptance to the program are as follows:

Part One: Pre-Nursing Students

1. Meet admission criteria to Williamsburg Technical College.

2. Have minimum placement test score from one of the following tests: SAT, ACT, or COMPASS (college placement test). If minimum placement tests scores are not achieved as outlined by WTC, a developmental studies course sequence will be required.

3. Score a composite of 78% or higher on the NLN pre-admission examination for PN programs (PAX-PN). The examination fee is the student's responsibility. Go to www.wiltech.edu for PAX dates and times. A student may take this examination up to three times. If two or more students have identical PAX-PN composite scores, then the

students with the highest science score will be offered admission. A student will not be able to take the PAX until successful completion is realized of any developmental courses as indicated in number 2 above.

4. Be at least 17 years of age by August 1 of the year of acceptance.

5. General education courses may be taken with, or prior to entering nursing courses. BIO 210 and BIO 211 must be completed within five years of entering the first nursing course.

6. Once the above criteria have been met, the student is placed on the qualified waiting list. The student will receive a letter from the admissions office with a projected future practical nursing program start date. To reserve a seat, a $50 nonrefundable deposit must be paid which will be applied toward the practical nursing program tuition and fees.

Part Two: Practical Nursing Program Matriculation

1. Attend a mandatory orientation.

2. Submit a physical examination form certifying acceptable physical and mental fitness to enter the program.

3. Submit copy of current CPR certificate of completion (healthcare providers, infant, child and adult or professional rescuer).

4. Submit criminal background check application. Participating health care facilities will determine if a student is eligible for entry into their respective facility. If a student is determined to be ineligible for clinical placement at any one facility, then that student is dismissed from the practical nursing program. Additional acceptance/technical standards include students who are able to independently engage in educational activities and clinical training activities in a manner that will not endanger clients/patients, other students, staff members, themselves, or the public (see practical nursing program student handbook).

Academic Progression in the Nursing Program

In order to progress in the nursing program, the student must:

1. earn a minimum grade of C in all general education and nursing courses;

2. receive satisfactory ratings in clinical evaluations;

3. submit evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): American Heart Association: Professional Rescuer or American Red Cross Healthcare Provider;

4. be covered by professional liability insurance (included in tuition/fees);

5. submit a completed Physical Examination form at program matriculation, including documentation of required immunizations;

6. meet all program and course requirements according to the student handbook. A student earning less than a "C" in a nursing or general education course will not be allowed to advance to the next sequential course and is required to withdraw from the practical nursing program with eligibility for readmission. A student earning less than a "C" in a second nursing or general education course will be dismissed from the program with eligibility of admission after a five-year period.

Transfer from Another Practical Nursing Program

1. Meet all admission criteria to the practical nursing program.

2. Submit a letter from the previous school stating good standing and eligible for continuation/readmission.

3. Provide the department head with each nursing course syllabus, including objectives and clinical evaluation tool. Courses that are granted transfer credit must meet objectives of comparable WTC practical nursing courses.

4. Be admitted to WTC and submit official transcript from transferring institution.

5. The last two semesters of nursing clinical courses must be completed at WTC with grades of C or better.

6. The department of nursing admissions committee will review individual requests for transfer credit and will make recommendation for official action to the registrar. Admission by transfer is on a space available basis.