Cuyahoga Community College
Division of Nursing
Practical Nursing Program
Information Pack
2014‐2015
Disclaimer:
All information is subject to change. For additional information, visit www.tri‐c.edu/programs/nursing.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Nursing via email at nursing@tri‐c.edu.
Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Cuyahoga Community College Practical Nurse Program. This information packet is designed to provide you with information regarding admission requirements, application procedures, and the admission process. We are happy to help you any way we can. Nursing, as a program of study, is among the most demanding and rigorous. As you plan to enroll, recognize that in order to succeed, you will have to dedicate a lot of time and energy to studying and fulfilling the requirements of the program, but in the end the reward is worth the effort and sacrifices. Nurses have an important and influential role in health care delivery. As a practical nurse you will derive satisfaction from knowing that you are able to provide care for people across the life span.
We are a proud profession comprised of individuals who make a difference. We wish you every success! Sincerely,
Vivian Yates, PhD, MSN, RN
Dean, Division of NursingIrene Meyer, MSN, RN
Associate Dean, Division of NursingTracy King, MSN, RN
Program Manager, Division of NursingWendy Batch-Wilson, MSN, RN
CERTIFICATE OF PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
PROGRAM INFORMATION
General Description The Practical Nurse Program at Cuyahoga Community College provides the opportunity for students to apply to the Ohio State Board of Nursing to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. The course of study is designed to be completed in one year. Admittance occurs in the Fall of each year with graduation the following Summer. The Practical Nursing Program consists of both day and evening components to suit the needs of traditional and non‐traditional students alike. The aim of the Practical Nurse Program is to provide a broad education. Approximately half of the total credit hours are nursing courses, with the remaining course work divided among science and general e d u c a t i o n studies. Students attend practical nursing classes at the Metropolitan campus and will care for patients at clinical sites throughout Northeast Ohio.
Nursing courses consist of classroom study, practice in the college laboratory and clinical instruction. Students will participate in planned clinical instruction caring for patients and residents at hospitals, nursing homes and various healthcare and community facilities. Each week, depending upon the clinical nursing course, students will devote approximately 4‐5 hours in the classroom, 2‐4 hours in the College practice laboratory and 8‐12 hours in the clinical setting. Laboratory time
encompasses a combination of scheduled practice, testing sessions, use of mannequins, use of healthcare equipment and human patient simulation experiences. Open lab time is available for self‐ practice sessions as well. It is an expectation that students spend approximately two hours per week viewing videos, utilizing software, and practicing and mastering nursing skills.
Lectures and College Labs are offered during the day and evening. Clinical experiences may be held during the day, evening and/or weekend for both day and evening students.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements for the Practical Nurse Program consist of two parts: General Admission Requirements and Practical Nurse Program Requirements.PART I: GENERAL COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must meet the requirements for general admission to the College as listed in the Catalog, under the heading, ADMISSION, FEES, FINANCIAL AID.
PART II: PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission into the nursing program, the applicant must meet the following minimum requirements. 1. A high school diploma or GED equivalence, or a higher degree transcript must be on file in the Tri‐C Enrollment Center. 2. A cumulative college grade point average (GPA) 2.0. If an applicant’s GPA from Tri‐C is less than 2.0, the GPA from an earned degree from another accredited college or university can be used. 3. Eligible to register for ENG 1010 and MATH 1141.The Informed Approach Because a criminal history can have different effects at the educational, licensure, and employment levels, when a person is considering pursuing a nursing career, it is best to have as much information as possible prior to deciding to enroll in a nursing program. The Board encourages individuals who have criminal histories and who are interested in pursuing a nursing career to: (1) Contact approved nursing education programs and ask about the programs’ enrollment criteria with respect to criminal convictions; (2) Review the criminal history information available on the Board’s website
http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/Discipline.htm; and (3) Contact healthcare facilities and
inquire about hiring criteria with respect to criminal convictions.