NEXT AVAILABLE LPN CLASS WILL BEGIN: 2/2012 (Medford Evening class) 2/2013 (Westampton Day class)
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET
Revised 12.05.11
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Upon request, applicants will receive a Practical Nursing packet, which includes an application. 2. Two forms of Identification are required at the time of testing (one must be photo ID). 3. Applications, with the $100.00 testing fee, must be submitted to the Burlington County
Institute of Technology, Adult Education Division, Attn: Practical Nursing Admissions, 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ 08060.
4. Upon receipt of the completed application and the $100 .00 testing fee, the applicant will be contacted via phone by the examiner within one week to ten days to schedule an appointment. The testing is done at the Westampton Campus only.
5. The test will measure the applicant’s Mathematical and Language Skills and Reading Comprehension. A list of suggested books is included under LPN Testing Recommended Text section, to help prepare the candidate for this test. These books can be found in libraries, book stores and on-line. Any book that addresses “Studying for Basic Skills Tests” is recommended as a refresher. Candidates may bring a calculator to the testing session.
6. If unable to keep your scheduled appointment, you must call 24 hours in advance to cancel it. Failure to do so will cause delay in rescheduling a new test date. Three cancellations will result in deactivation of your application. Call 609-267-4226, ext. 231 to cancel/reschedule date.
7. Applicants will receive test results, via letter, within approximately two weeks of their testing session. If an applicant does not pass all portions of the test, they may remediate deficiencies and retake those portions missed within the assigned timelines.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT:
Applicant must:
1. Be at least 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Be in good physical and mental health as documented by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner following the program’s physical requirements.
3. Apply for and pass a criminal history (background check).
4. The cost of the pre-admission testing is $100.00 which can be made by either credit card or money order. Cash and/or Checks will not be accepted.
5. The $100.00 must accompany the completed application form and is non-refundable.
If you fail all or any portion of the test, you may retest for an additional fee of $75.00 payable under the guidelines listed in #4 above.
6. Attend an information/interview session several months prior to the beginning of class. You also will need to have your official high school transcript/GED mailed to us from the school or State (in the case of a GED), in a sealed envelope, one month prior to the first day of class. The candidate will be given forms to request three references, from former
employers, clergy, doctors and/or registered nurses (not family members or friends). If
all forms and your initial payment are not in BCIT’s file by the date designated, you will not be admitted to the class.
Page 2 - (Rev - 12.05.11) 7. Acceptance into the program is based on the following:
• passing the entrance test
• attendance at the interview session to receive information • a clear criminal background check
• return of three (3) completed BCIT reference forms • return of completed BCIT physical examination form
• official High School Transcript mailed to us from your high school showing your successful completion. If you did not attend high school in this country, you must contact the World Education Services regarding their requirements to obtain an official transcript evaluation. They must mail the official transcript evaluation directly to BCIT, Adult Education Division. Their contact information is as follows: P. O. Box 745, New York, NY10113- 0745, phone number (212) 966-6311, fax number (212) 739-6120, or website wes.org.
• or documentation of successful completion of the GED exam sent to BCIT, Adult Education Division from the state in which you took your GED
8. Applicants who are selected for the new class will be notified by mail.
BCIT is only permitted to have a maximum of twenty students per class as dictated by the New Jersey Administrative Code 13:37-1.7 (e).
Registration will close when there are enough qualified applicants to fill the class. The first
candidates who pass the test are the first to be considered; therefore, prompt application and success on the test are essential for entry to the LPN program.
During testing:
No Beepers ... No Telephones ... No Children ... No Chewing Gum
Should these directions be disregarded, you will have to reschedule your testing session, which will also require an additional fee.
LPN TESTING RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
To assist you in the preparation of the LPN admission Test, the following texts are recommended, and can be found in libraries, book stores and on Amazon.com:
TABE Test of Adult Basic Education - “A” - Advanced by Phyllis Dutwin
McGraw-Hill’s GED Mathematics: The Most Comprehensive and Reliable Study Program for the GED Math Test by Jerry Howett (paperback, Sept. 11, 2002)
Page 3 - (Rev - 12.05.11) PROGRAMS:
A. Daytime Program - FULL-TIME:
Length: 15 months
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Classroom Days 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Clinical Days Some days students must report at 7 a.m. for Clinical Days.
Days: Monday through Thursday
Location: Westampton
Vacation/Holidays: Same as District School Calendar to be distributed first class session.
B. Evening Program - PART-TIME:
Length: 2 years
Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Classroom Days 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Clinical Days** 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Clinical on Saturday Days: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday &
Two Saturdays a month for 4 months & one Saturday a month - for remainder of time - dates to be assigned Holidays: Same as District School Calendar to be
distributed first class session.
* Two year evening students will be required to update certain portions of the physical examination. **To meet clinical requirements, all evening students may be required to complete some day clinical rotations. TUITION & FEES*:
Pre-Admission test-$100.00, re-test-$75.00. If you do not retest within one year you must reapply.
Cost of Program:
Tuition $15,600.00
Expenses (Includes books, laboratory fees, the required
clinical tools, and uniforms) 2,400.00
Total $18,000.00
The installment payments must be made according to the Module dates and amounts listed below. The payments can be made by exact cash, check, credit card or money order. Payments are due in the Adult Education Office on or before Module dates listed below. (All monies are non-refundable.) Financial Aid is not available. (Refer to BCIT’s school calendar.)
DAY CLASS Pmt. 1** (due upon acceptance) $3000.00 Pmt. 2 March 13, 2013 $3000.00 Pmt. 3 May 8, 2013 $3000.00 Pmt. 4 July 10, 2013 $3000.00 Pmt. 5 September 11, 2013 $3000.00 Pmt. 6 November 13, 2013 $3000.00 EVENING CLASS Pmt. 1** (due upon acceptance) $3000.00 Pmt. 2 April 11, 2012 $3000.00 Pmt. 3 June 13, 2012 $3000.00 Pmt. 4 August 8, 2012 $3000.00 Pmt. 5 October 10, 2012 $3000.00 Pmt. 6 December 12, 2012 $3000.00
*Cost of LPN Program is subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
**If initial acceptance payment is not received within three (3) weeks of notice of acceptance, it will be
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PHYSICAL: Fees (approximately $300.00) assumed by student. BCIT’s Physical Form is provided
and must be used. The return date for the completed form will be assigned. Additional Fees assumed by student to apply for State license:
* NCLEX-PN Application Fee $ 75.00 * License Fee $120.00 * Surcharge fee $ 5.00 * Fingerprint $ 78.00
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING PLEASE PRINT IN INK OR TYPE
Social Security Number ______________________E-mail address: ______________________ Name _______________________________________________________________________
Last First M.I. Maiden/Other
Address______________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State _____________ Zip ______________________ Date of Birth ________________________ Telephone ________________________________
Home Work
Cell/Other _______________________________ Licensed Practical Nursing Program:
Daytime Program ( ) Evening Program( ) Anytime ( ) - Campus: Westampton___ Medford___ (Day classes available at Westampton only)
Name of High School: ___________________________ Year of Graduation/GED _________ Other Schools Attended: _________________________ Citizenship: ____________________
I have read and understand all information provided on the attached three-page information packet.
Date: _____________________ Signature: _________________________________________ ************************************************************************
To register for the Licensed Practical Nursing Program Test, you must submit: 1. A completed application
2. Payment for $100.00 by exact cash, credit card or money order-- NON REFUNDABLE. No checks will be accepted.
3. Credit Card Information: Master Card ( ) Visa ( )_______________________________ (Number) (Expiration Date)
You will be notified in advance of the date and time of your testing appointment. Failure to cancel your appointment 24 hours in advance will cause delay in rescheduling a new test date. Call the Testing Office at the Medford Campus, 609-654-0200 ext. 488 at anytime. Three canceled appointments will also result in inactivation of your application.
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Burlington County Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national and ethnic origin regarding admissions to their educational programs. The Board of Education reserves the right to withdraw or revise any and all course offerings, terms and conditions. This printed material supersedes similar previous materials. For additional information, please call 609-267-4226 x 231.
