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Length of Program
A total of 95 hours is required for graduation. A full-time
student could expect to complete the program in six
quarters. Completion time for part-time students will depend
upon course load taken.
Campus Location
The Practical Nursing
Program is offered on the Coffee Campus each winter and
summer quarter. Students are accepted on the Ben Hill-Irwin
Campus each fall and spring quarter.
Employment
Opportunities
Practical nurses are
professionals dedicated to providing the best total care to
their patients, families, and communities. Varied employment
opportunities are available in hospitals, nursing homes,
extended care facilities, physicians’ offices, industry,
health departments, private patient care, home health
agencies, and many other specialized facilities.
Salary Range
The average annual salary range
for Practical Nursing graduates is $18,000 to $27,000.
Personal Characteristics
To succeed in the
Practical Nursing program and as a Licensed Practical Nurse,
a person should enjoy providing care for patients, working
with individuals of various cultures, being able to focus on
tasks while in a busy environment, having the ability to
multi-task, possessing a strong code of ethics, having the
ability to make sound decisions, being able to follow oral
and written instructions, possessing excellent technical
skills needed for patient care, and being able to work well
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Curriculum
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