The Traditional Program is offered each August and each January. Classes are offered in day hours. Clinical experiences are generally scheduled during the day hours but occasional evening and weekend rotations may be necessary. Once admitted to the Nursing Program, students can expect to complete the Practical Nurse curriculum in two semesters. The Accelerated Nursing Program begins each January.
Classes continue through the first summer.
Students may complete the practical nurse courses in 8 months. The Part-Time Evening Program is limited to two evenings per week. The part-time evening program admits students each August. Students may complete the curriculum in 16 months. Practical Nurses function within their legal scope of practice and use professional standards of care in illness care and health promotion activities for clients and families across the life span.