What Classes Will I Take?
Students will complete 1,500 hours of training, 610 classroom theory and 890 clinical practice, in five classes over four consecutive semesters as part of the practical nursing curriculum.
Quantitative grades are awarded for classroom instruction and the clinical/lab practicum portion grades are awarded on a pass/fail basis. Students must maintain a minimum of a 75% average for classroom instruction, a passing grade for clinical practice, and meet clock-hour requirements to progress.
Classes are delivered part-time in the evenings and on weekends as shown in the sample schedule below. Thus, making it easy to work and/or care for a family while pursuing your career goals.
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Week 1 | - | - | 4:30 - 9:30 pm | 4:30 - 9:30 pm | 4:30 - 9:30 pm | - | 6:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Week 2 | 6:30 am - 4:30 pm | - | 4:30 - 9:30 pm | 4:30 - 9:30 pm | 4:30 - 9:30 pm | - | - |
Note: Alternate remote assignments may be possible to meet required hours for program
How Do I Enroll?
Acceptance into the program is competitive. Admission is application based. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Candidates are scored based on TEAS exam scores, personal essay, and letters of professional reference. High school course work and college credits earned may enhance academic capacity scores.
Step 1 - Complete the TEAS Exam
Step 2 - Submit Application Requirements
What Prerequisites Are Required?
We do not require students to complete prerequisite classes to be considered for admission.
Can I Transfer Credits Earned Elsewhere?
Our program is a NON-CREDIT, clock hour program. Students follow a prescribed curriculum of progression required to earn a Certificate in Practical Nursing, which makes them eligible for consideration to sit for the State Licensure Examination.
Students with college credits earned are encouraged to submit copies of college level education transcripts for evaluation of continuing education credit to [email protected].
