Practical Nursing

Admission process for the Practical Nursing program opens in March and runs through August of each year.

Mandatory Practical Nursing Entrance Exam

TEAS Testing Information

How to Prepare for the PN pre-entrance test

Exam fee: $100.00

 


Students in Nursing Program

Prerequisites

  • High School diploma or equivalent (foreign transcripts must be evaluated and translated)
  • Passing the TEAS test. The district accepts TEAS scores taken up to two years prior to the Practical Nursing program start date.
  • 18 years of age or older by October 15th of the enrolling year


Program Description

The Practical Nursing program will provide a curriculum based on the holistic concept of patient care and will provide the students with the necessary knowledge to meet the requirements for licensing in the field of nursing. It will prepare the students to function as members of the health care team to recognize and meet the needs of people in their care. This course is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Education, and consists of both classroom and clinical experiences.



Course Content

Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry
Community Health
Fundamentals of Nursing
Geriatric Nursing
Growth & Development
Maternity Nursing
Mathematics for Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
Microbiology
Nursing Orientation
Nutrition
Pediatric Nursing
Personal & Professional Relations
Pharmacology
Psychiatric Nursing
 


Program Hours

The Practical Nursing Program is a full time, 44 week, daytime program reserved for post secondary students. The program hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. The Practical Nursing program is scheduled to begin in September and conclude in August.


Tuition

Call for current tuition prices. Payment plans are available. Tuition Grants are avalibale through the One-Stop Career Center

One-Stop Training Grant Information