Practical Nursing Program Starts August 2, 2021

06/07/2021

Why MVCTC Adult Education LPN Program?

  1. Hands-on learning experiences
  2. Grads are successful in employment
  3. Provides an effective foundation for RN
  4. Finish in 1 year
  5. No wait list or extra courses

 

Description

The Practical Nursing program prepares the students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). An LPN is a key member of the healthcare team that cares for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. Responsibilities taught include: administration of prescribed medications and intravenous fluids, patient observation, documentation, basic patient care, data collection, measuring vital signs, dressing changes, performing catheterizations, and tracheostomy care. At the completion of the program, graduates meet training qualifications to be eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Current program NCLEX passage rate is 88%.

ACT Workeys Levels required for admission: Workplace Documents Level 5; Applied Mathematics Level 5; Graphic Literacy Level 4

Program Goals

  • Apply nursing concepts and critical thinking based on biopsychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual aspects of individual patients across the life span
  • Utilize the nursing process in providing safe, prudent care to meet patients’ human needs and demonstrate critical thinking when performing clinical nursing skills
  • Integrate theory of injury, disability, and disease processes in relationship to the biopsychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual health needs of the individual client, utilizing adaptation methods
  • Demonstrate competency and critical thinking in the performance of clinical nursing skills
  • Utilize effective interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, and members of the healthcare team
  • Meet all requirements for application for licensure by the Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Consistently demonstrate professional behavior as a member of a health care team, recognizing the importance of adhering to the Practical Nurse Code of Ethics

Courses Taught: 

Program Essentials for Success, Nurse Aide Training Program, Healthcare Terminology/ Introduction to Body Structure and Function, Healthcare Math / Dosage Calculation, Introduction to Nursing, Body Structure and Function, Fundamentals of Practical Nursing, Drug Therapy, Adult Nursing I and 2, Intravenous Therapy, Maternal Newborn, Growth and Development, Child and Adolescent, Nursing Ethics Issues and Trends, Capstone Content/NCLEX Review, Clinical Rotations

Hours
1400
Weeks
44
Class Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm for 12 months
Program Costs
$17,150 (Financial aid is available for those who qualify) (Does not include pre-admission fees)
Employment Rate
74% Based on data reported to the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
Salary Range
$32,750-$53,500 Based on data from Ohio Means Jobs

 

Prerequisites

  • Meets Program Criteria on Work Force Training Assessment
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Signed receipt for Background Check done at MVCTC
  • Observed Drug Screen from ArcPoint Lab
  • Emergency Information Form
  • Physical Examination
  • Immunization: 2-Step TB Skin Test
  • Immunization: MMR Vaccine #1 and #2
  • Immunization: Varicella Vaccine #1 and #2 (Chickenpox)
  • Immunization: Hepatitis B Vaccine #1, #2, and #3
  • Immunization: DT Vaccine (Tetanus)
  • Immunization: Influenza Vaccine (Flu)
  • Financial Aid -- Confirmation of Completed FAFSA (Student Aid Report)
  • Financial Aid -- Confirmation of Completed Entrance Loan Counseling
  • Financial Aid -- Confirmation of Completed MPN (Master Promissory Note)

 

College Connections

 

Industry Standard Certificates

  • NCLEX Exam for licensure as an LPN

ENROLL NOW AT MVCTC ADULT EDUCATION!


Enrolling at MVCTC is as easy as 1-2-3! Simply follow the steps below and let our trained counselors help jumpstart your journey.

  1. First: Call the Adult Education Office at 937-854-6297 to schedule your free entrance test. 
  2. Second: Complete a three-part assessment, ACT WorkKeys (allow 3 1/2 hours for the assessment). 
  3. Third: Schedule a meeting with an Adult Counselor to discuss your WorkKeys results and your preference in Career Program offerings.

Financial aid is available for Adult Education Career Programs for those who qualify. Information and FAFSA assistance is provided.