1440 hours (12 months)
START END DAYS TIME LOCATION COURSE COST
06/04/12 05/17/13 M–F 8 am–3:30 pm* HCEC $11,600
10/01/12 09/13/13 M–F 8 am–3:30 pm* HCEC $11,600
           
*Hours may vary slightly for clinical experiences, including hours as early
as 7 am and as late as 5 pm.

Over 50 years in Nursing Education!!

The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing which supervises and regulates nursing practice and education in the state of Ohio. The school has been in existence for over 50 years and has had consistent success.

Come join the ranks...

Employment for LPNs is expected to grow faster than the national average. The fastest growing sources of employment for LPNs are home healthcare services and nursing home facilities, especially as the baby boom generation ages.

The average income for LPNs is $30,000. Their income varies based on the capacity in which they are employed.

An opportunity for growth...

This training gives you the opportunity to work in a variety of nursing settings. Your skills will provide valuable support for RNs and the healthcare team.

Our School of Practical Nursing offers important distinctive qualities for prospective students to consider, such as outstanding graduate success on the the state board exam, excellent employer satisfaction with graduates, and IV Therapy included in the curriculum.

Our expert, personable nursing faculty provide outstanding individual and group support and diverse clinical experiences to gain competency in nursing skills.

Click the Information Packet link at the top of the page to download the packet (pdf document) or pick up a copy at the Adult and Community Education Center. All requirements must be met prior to acceptance into the program.

Textbooks and uniforms are an additional cost and not included in the tuition cost. A list of required textbooks will be provided during orientation.  Additional fees include: uniforms, duty shoes, stethoscope, uniform accessories, parking at some clinical sites, and Board exam fees.

Practical Nursing Curriculum Overview

Trimester I
Anatomy & Physiology I           
Communications through Technology and Documentation
General Psychology     
Nursing Care of the Adult I (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
Nutrition          
Pharmacology I            
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing I               
TRIMESTER II
Anatomy & Physiology II          
Nursing Care of the Adult II (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
Pharmacology II          
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing II              
TRIMESTER III
Community Health       
Maternal-Child Nursing            
Mental Health Nursing
Nursing Leadership      
Nursing Care of the Adult III (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
Pediatric Nursing         
 
 

Registration:

614-365-6000 ext. 239
for registration information

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. See the financial aid section in the Information Packet or call our financial aid coordinator at
614-363-6000, ext. 244. 

Pre-requisites:

Students must meet required scores on the TEAS test. See Information Packet for complete details and other pre-requisites.

 
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Nursing candidates are required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills, which measures Reading, Math and English skills.

The content of the test is at the level of a high school graduate. All TEAS scores are valid for the Practical Nursing (PN) Program for up to two years.

The test may be waived for students who have successfully completed college level coursework, passed other college entrance exams, or are transferring from another Nursing Program. Bring coursework documentation for review to Adult and Community Education. 

 

TEAS Test Dates

All TEAS Exams take place at ACE, 2323 Lexington Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. Please arrive at least 1/2 hour prior to start of test. (See link above for test dates.)

TEAS Registation

The cost of the TEAS is $55, payable by check or money order at the time of test registration.

Candidates must register for the test prior to the date of the test. You may register for the TEAS in person at the Adult and Community Education Center or by mail using the TEAS  Registration Form. (See link above to download form.)

You must also create an ATI account at www.atitesting.com. By creating this account, an ATI ID number is issued. The ATI ID number is required for completion of the TEAS Test Registration Form.

Test Preparation

Assistance in entrance test preparation is available through the ABLE Transitions program by calling 614-365-5245.