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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. 

 

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        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 Nursing   

Irene Meyer, MSN, RN

Associate Dean, Division of Nursing   

Tracy King, MSN, RN

Program Manager, Division of Nursing 

Wendy Batch-Wilson, MSN, RN

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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. 

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  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.   

For additional information not listed please submit inquiries to:  

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