About
This program is designed to meet the needs of an educational program for the members of the nursing team employed in hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies, etc., to give assistance in the care of patients. Included in the course is: fundamental nursing skills, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology and administration of medicine, nutrition, growth and development, personal and community health, and all of the body systems such as endocrine etc. This course prepares graduates to take the state board examination in order to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,296 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $6,864.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,087.00 |
Program Credentials
Important Info:
Spring term class is located at the Instructional Service Center in Kingsport.
Summer term class is located at the Main Campus.
Fall term class is located at the Boones Creek Campus.
General Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pass HESI exam, provide previous HESI scores (within the past two years), or be a recent graduate with an ACT score of 19 or greater with in the last year.
- HESI tests cost $50 per attempt, you may attempt it up to 3 times, and it is non-refundable.
- Once enrolled, nursing students must maintain an 80 or above average in all classes.
Clinical Requirements
- Physical examination
- Immunizations
- MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Hepatitis B
- Tetanus
- Pass drug screen
- Criminal background check
- Malpractice insurance
- CPR and AED certification from American Heart Association for Health Care Providers
- At least 18 years of age
Certified Nursing Assistant
Upon successful completion of the Nursing Assistant topics and 30 hours of long-term care clinical, the student will receive a Nursing Assistant certificate. The student will then be able to challenge the Tennessee Department of Health (pdf application form is shown below) to sit for a Certified Nursing Certification. Successful completion is obtaining an 80 or above in all Nursing Assistant content.
Steps for Admission to Practical Nursing Program
Note: PDF documents of all forms referenced in these steps are posted below under Books and Supplies Lists.
Please see Steps for Admission to Practical Nursing PDF posted below under Books and Supplies Lists.
Campus Locations
426 Highway 91 North
Elizabethton, TN 37643
2533 N John B Dennis Hwy
Kingsport, TN 37660
348 Christian Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
Curriculum/Courses
Certifications
Books and Supplies Lists
Instructors
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