# Presentation: 582387

## Health Care Webinar –Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

*Date:**	**September 10, 2008*
*Time:**	**10 a.m. EST*
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## Presenters:	Katherine Limon, National Career Technical Support 		Contractor 
			Mary Jo Valvo, Cassadaga JCC

Length of webinar: One hour

Format: 	45-minute presentation followed by questions from 		webinar attendees

(Note on Q&A Session...Not all questions will be answered ...those that are not will be answered via an FAQ.)

- 			Mary Jo Valvo, Cassadaga JCC
**Length of webinar:**** **One hour
**Format: **	45-minute presentation followed by questions from 		webinar attendees
- (Note on Q&A Session...Not all questions will be answered ...those that are not will be answered via an FAQ.)

**Welcome**

## Housekeeping

- For groups participating at a single location:
- Please appoint a moderator
- Have one person submit questions from the group
- Questions can be submitted in the Chat Box during the presentation
- As many questions as possible will be answered at the end of the presentation
- Responses to all questions posed and a copy of the presentation will be posted on the JCCDRC Web site: _[http://](http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/)__[jccdrc.jobcorps.gov](http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/)_

## This Webinar will provide:
National Certification Initiative Overview and Update
Program Requirements
Licensure Requirements 
Roles and Responsibilities of Center Staff in Implementation of the Initiative
Best Practices / Lessons Learned
Resources available to Center staff
Q & A

- National Certification Initiative Overview and Update
- Program Requirements
- Licensure Requirements
- Roles and Responsibilities of Center Staff in Implementation of the Initiative
- Best Practices / Lessons Learned
- Resources available to Center staff
- Q & A

**What Will this Webinar Cover?**

## What is the National Certification Initiative?

**“****At-a-Glance”**
**Multiple Components:**
**Updated training programs** through alignment of with industry standards and certification
**Technical support** through information, materials and technical assistance
**Operational support** through policy changes, revisions to CTT change process, etc.
**Systems alignment** with OA/CTS, advanced training, OCT, CIS, employer partnerships, etc.

## What is the National Certification Initiative?

**Updating Training Standards**
- 40 training programs aligned with 80+ industry-recognized certifications
- Increased rigor and relevance
- Transition required system-wide by July 1, 2008
**Technical Support**
- Implementation Guides/Equipment Lists
- Regional meetings/best practices
- JCCDRC updates

## What is the National Certification Initiative?

**Operational Support**
- Inputting new titles and codes into the current data collection system
- Updating JTM crosswalk to reflect new jobs and occupations
- Developing Program Information and Instruction Notices
**Systems Alignment**
- Collecting certification attainment in CIS for information only purposes
- Beginning to develop information and tools regarding new requirements for OA/CTS providers
- Broker national employer partnership agreements

## Aligned with the industry standards and certification requirements
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TAR released – August 2007
State Licensure
Occupational Code: PV, TAR Code 32505JT – JA
Recommended Reading and Math Proficiency: 12th grade
Length of Training: 1 year
Instructor must be a Registered Nurse in the state where they teach.

- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TAR released – August 2007
- State Licensure
- Occupational Code: PV, TAR Code 32505JT – JA
- Recommended Reading and Math Proficiency: 12th grade
- Length of Training: 1 year
- Instructor must be a Registered Nurse in the state where they teach.

**Program Requirements**

**Notes:**
Beginning of Specific Program Overview, One Program Per Industry Webinar

## State-approved practical nursing program
TAR prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN Examination)
TAR line items reflect the knowledge and skills required for the NCLEX Test Plan
For the 2008 Test Plan, visit: https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_PN_Test_Plan_Web.pdf 
For Instructors, visit: https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_PN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf 

- TAR prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN Examination)
- TAR line items reflect the knowledge and skills required for the NCLEX Test Plan
- For the 2008 Test Plan, visit: _[https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_PN_Test_Plan_Web.pdf](https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_PN_Test_Plan_Web.pdf)__ _
- For Instructors, visit: _[https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_PN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf](https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_PN_Detailed_Test_Plan_Educator.pdf)_

**Program Requirements**

## Licensure

- _National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)_
- Develops the NCLEX-PN and the NCLEX-RN examinations;
- Performs policy analysis and promotes uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice.
- _Preparation for NCLEX-PN_
- Must be approved from state board of nursing prior to taking exam (https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm)** **
- For exam process: https://www.ncsbn.org/Eight_Steps_of_NCLEX.pdf
- For the 2008 Examination Bulletin_ _https://www.ncsbn.org/2008_NCLEX_Candidate_Bulletin.pdf
- Register for the exam via online, phone or mail.
- Exam fee is $200
- Link to Test content and format: https://www.ncsbn.org/454.htm.

## Licensure

- _State Licensure Eligibility_
- Each jurisdiction requires candidates for licensure to pass an examination that measures the competencies needed to practice safely and effectively. (NCLEX-PN)
- Submit an application for licensure to the board of nursing in the jurisdiction (state) to be licensed.
- Must meet requirements specific to the nurse regulatory authority or legislature for that state.
- List of State Boards of Nursing: _[http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/boards.php](http://www.allnursingschools.com/faqs/boards.php)_

## Licensure

- _Licensure Maintenance_
- Each state board of nursing requires individuals to maintain current licensure in order to continue practicing. Details regarding state specific requirements vary, but may require payment of periodic fees and/or completion of a specific number of continuing education course hours. Links to each state board of nursing may be found at: _[https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm](https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm)__. _

## Licensure

- _Benefits to Students_
- Increasing demand for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
- 14% between 2006 and 2016
- Especially, nursing care facilities and home health care services
- Earnings from $30,000 to $43,000
- Advance to Registered Nurse through LPN-to-RN training programs.
- 	(source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

## CTT Manager/Supervisor

Establish center procedures on new TAR implementation
Prioritize curriculum, materials, equipment and other resource requirements
Train Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse instructor(s) in implementation process and center procedures
Formulate instructional delivery strategies with the Academic Manager/Supervisor
Ensure collaboration between Academic and CTT instructors
Assist Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse instructors with maintaining credential
Plan for student license attainment

- Establish center procedures on new TAR implementation
- Prioritize curriculum, materials, equipment and other resource requirements
- Train Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse instructor(s) in implementation process and center procedures
- Formulate instructional delivery strategies with the Academic Manager/Supervisor
- Ensure collaboration between Academic and CTT instructors
- Assist Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse instructors with maintaining credential
- Plan for student license attainment

**Staff Roles & Responsibilities**

## Staff Roles & Responsibilities

**CTT Instructor**
- Pursue certification and professional development opportunities
- Understand the transition process and become familiar with new TARs, codes and student certification/licensure processes
- Identify curriculum content, equipment, materials and resources to meet new TAR requirements
- Keep abreast of developments in the industry
- Collaborate with Academic instructors to reinforce academic concepts in CTT areas
- Learn and practice evidence-based teaching strategies
- Share best practices with other instructors

## Staff Roles & Responsibilities

**Academic Instructor**
- Be familiar with critical academic concepts as applied in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- Learn and practice evidence-based teaching strategies
- Collaborate with LVPN instructor(s) to deliver critical academic concepts within the context of CTT
- Identify curriculum content, materials and resources to assist students with mastery of applied academics
- Share best practices with other instructors

## Strategies for Implementation

- Mary Jo Valvo, CTT Manager, Cassadaga JCC
*Program: *AT designation
- Eligible students must have completed a basic health-related training program
- Partnership with Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
- Prepares students for NYS State Practical Nursing license exam
- 100% placement and JTM rate (PY 07)
- 8 out of 15 students obtained license in PY 07

## Strategies for Implementation

*Critical Elements for a Successful Program:*
- Qualified instructors and support staff
- Required licensure
- Familiarity with Job Corps operations, LPVN program, and state requirements
- Accommodating for classroom and clinical training
- High performing students
- Academic and career technical proficiency
- Reliability and leadership
- Commitment

## Resources

- Certification Implementation Guides
- Training Achievement Records
- Equipment Crosswalks
- Recommended Curriculum
- CTT Offerings Database
- Labor Market Information Analysis
- Policy notices such as Program Instruction Notices and Curriculum Change Notices
- JCCDRC/CTT Web site: _[http://](http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/ctt)__[jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/ctt](http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/ctt)_

## Resources

## Mary Jo Valvo, Cassadaga JCC
Valvo.maryjo@jobcorps.org 

Shirley Swanson, Cassadaga, JCC, CTS/AT Coordinator
Swanson.shirley@jobcorps.org

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, www.ncsbn.org

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES), (post-licensure certification), www.napnes.org 

National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurse (NFLPN), (national standards), www.nflpn.org 

National League for Nursing, www.nln.org 

- Valvo.maryjo@jobcorps.org
- Shirley Swanson, Cassadaga, JCC, CTS/AT Coordinator
- Swanson.shirley@jobcorps.org
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing, www.ncsbn.org
- National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service (NAPNES), (post-licensure certification), www.napnes.org
- National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurse (NFLPN), (national standards), www.nflpn.org
- National League for Nursing, www.nln.org

**Questions & Answers**