Licensed Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing Program is an eleven (11) month program with 1200 hours of classroom and clinical instruction combined. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for the sub-acute and chronically ill clients of all ages. The Practical Nursing Program uses Dorothea Orem’s Theory of Self-care to guide students from a dependent relationship to become independent practitioners.
The New York State Education Department, Division of Professional Education Services approves the practical nursing program. Students who successfully meet program requirements are eligible to sit for the National Council for Nurses Licensure Examination.
Program/Course Description
The program offers 571 hours of theory instruction with the option for remediation on Mondays. Clinical and laboratory experiences make up the remaining 629 hours.
Clinical experiences progress for basic care in Local Nursing Homes to specialty rotations in the Obstetric and Psychiatric units. Additionally, students are given the opportunity to explore other areas of interest in local physicians’ offices and some home care services.
Each unit of instruction is evaluated with written multiple-choice examinations. Students are evaluated weekly in the clinical areas. Skills are expected to progress from simple to complex.
Students who complete the first semester of the nursing and all of the required clinical hours with a passing average will be allowed to sit for the Certified Nurse Assistant examination. The Certified Nurse Assistant examination provides Department of Health certification to practice as a CNA in any nursing home.
Program Requisites
Completion of the application process
Applicant must possess either a high school diploma or General Education Diploma.
Students in the practical nursing program must have strong reading and reasoning skills.
Test of Essential Academic Skills is used as a tool to assess an applicant's ability for reading and math.
Remediation for reading and math skills may be available. Apply early to allow time for remediation if necessary.
All students are required to have a physical examination and immunizations must be up to date.
Students accepted into the program must reach age 18 prior to the date of graduation.
Students are required to have CPR for the health care provider prior to entering any clinical agency (October).
Academic Policies
Passing grade is 75% for each final examination. A student must achieve a 75% on each exam in order to remain in the practical nuring program.
Attendance Policies
Any student who is absent 10 days (70 hours) of theory instruction will be dismissed from the program.
Any student who is absent 5 days (35 hours) of clinical instruction will be dismissed from the program.
All clinical absences must be made up. Students will be charged $300.00 per day for each clinical make-up day.
State and National Affiliations
At successful completion of the practical nursing program, students are eligible to take the national Council for Licensure Examination. This makes them eligible for licensure in NY State.
The Practical Nursing Faculty actively participates in the New York State Council of Practical Nurse Programs.
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