This program provides job opportunities in hospitals, extended care facilities, physician's offices, industry, convalescent centers, home health care, public health and government service while providing a rewarding career as part of the healthcare team. The practical nurse is an integral part of patient care and nursing education.
Every effort is made to develop each student's potential.
The goal of the school is to educate students to function as safe practical nurses. The program consists of 1253 hours of courses ranging from Basic Science to Nursing throughout the Life Span. This program provides education for a lifelong career in the healthcare professions assisting physicians in the operating room setting. The program consists of 1000 hours and runs for nine months. Most of the time is spent in a hands-on learning environment at a local hospital clinical site.