Transcript MLT - York Technical College

Here are some answers
to your questions!
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Licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) care for ill,
injured, convalescent and disabled persons in
hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, private homes,
nursing homes, medical care facilities and similar
institutions. The duties of LPN’s vary according
to each state’s nurse practice regulations.
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LPN’s provide direct client care across the
lifespan.
The practical nurse graduate is prepared to
function in the role of provider of care and
manager of care for individuals and families
with common health problems.
This nurse functions dependently under
supervision as a health care team member in a
variety of health care settings.
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Various Shifts8 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours
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are the steps to enrollment
in the Practical Nursing Diploma
Program?
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Complete and submit a York Technical College Application
Take the placement test or submit SAT/ACT scores
Submit college transcripts (if applicable)
Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Be accepted to the Pre-Practical Nursing program
Work with your advisor each term
Meet requirements for program goal
Meet with an Admissions Counselor
Pay the $50.00 wait list fee
Pay the $100.00 deposit when seat is available
Maintain 2.0 GPR each semester
Fulfill entry criteria
Physical Exam
Criminal Background Check
Health and liability insurance
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Algebra
Chemistry
College Preparatory English
Medical Terminology
 What
job opportunities exist?
Work under the direction of dentists,
physicians or registered nurses
 May work in modern, well-equipped
medical facilities, nursing homes,
doctors’ offices, or care for patients
in their homes.
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What salary will I make after
completing this program?
Nationally, the middle fifty
percent earned between $32,945
and $46.258.
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Curriculum is rigorous – requires extensive reading,
study time and good time management
Program runs concurrently – starts only once each
fall; if you withdraw or fail any PN course you have
to reapply to be able to reenter
Critical thinking required on the job
Stress level – medium to high
Must be a team player as well as able to work
independently
Very interesting and rewarding field of study
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LPN’s deal with sick and dying people.
There is a great deal of stress for RN’S due to
staffing issues.
There is a great deal of odor with some
diseases such as cancer and gangrene.
LP’s deal with excrement, urine, vomitus,
blood, bed sores, sad and angry people and
patients with mental health issues.
 How
much time should I
expect to spend in this
program to be successful?
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The program is very demanding!
The program is a full-time, Monday
through Friday daytime program.
Between the coursework and the clinical
rotations, successful students should plan
to devote approximately 40 hours per week
each semester to
their education.
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This schedule can make it challenging to
be employed full-time while enrolled in
the program.
For students who must work, it is highly
recommended that they work no more
than 20 hours per week.
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stressful
is the
clinical
environment?
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The program can be quite stressful.
Classroom material must be retained for
the clinical setting where students are
acquiring hands on skills to make the
connection between theory and practice.
Students must be willing to become
motivated, independent learners and
accept constructive criticism while in the
clinical setting.
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Is there a great deal of physical work
associated with this field?
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Sitting, standing, walking, frequent
bending, squatting, reaching,
occasional kneeling, twisting, and
exposure to changes in
temperature/humidity and fumes
are common.
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Included in the essential functions of a
nurse is the lifting, carrying, positioning
and moving of clients both manually and
by stretcher.
Both hands are used for power grip,
speed and precision work.
Use of both feet is required.
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What type of special skills do I
need to possess in order to be a
successful Licensed Practical
Nurse?
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Responsible/reliable
Flexible/adaptable
Good communication skills
Like working with people and equipment
Strong interest in science
Able to apply principles of logical or
scientific thinking
Able to interpret an extensive variety of
technical instructions in mathematical or
diagrammatic form.
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The grading scale for the PN program for both
coursework and clinicals:
Students MUST maintain a MINIMUM grade point
average of 80 in all Nursing coursework in order to
remain in the program.
A minimum of 80 is required in all clinical
coursework. Below 80 is considered unacceptable
clinical performance.
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Students who earn any grade below a C in
any Nursing course will not be eligible to
continue.
It is very difficult for students to work more
than 20 hours per week and be successful in
this program.
 What
are the
estimated expenses
for the program?
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Tuition & fees for three semesters(in county)$5244
Textbooks
$650
Uniforms
$150
Stethescope (Recommended)
$60
Liability Insurance
$15
Health Insurance
$944 -$1370
(if purchased through York Technical College)
Physical Exam
$250
Hepatitis B Exam (Recommended)
$240
TB Testing
$45
Criminal Background Check
$54.50
CPR Certification
$50
Student Nurse Assoc.(Recommended) $60
Computer Assisted Testing
$300
NCCLEX-PN Licensure
$200
SC Licensing
$77
Graduation Fee/Cap/Gown
$35
Nursing Pin
$65PN/$55/ADN
Transportation to Clinical Sites
Variable
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Will I be required to complete additional
training once I become a Licensed
Practical Registered Nurse?
Continuing education in the form of
workshops, classes, etc. is the norm for all
medical professionals and is required to
maintain licensure.
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If so, you may have additional
questions.
Please feel free to contact:
 Jane Fleischer
Program Manager, at 981-7046