The Practical Nursing program is 45 weeks in length and includes 28 credits. Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical nursing experience in medical, surgical and geriatric agencies. Guided learning experiences with patients requiring health care and with other health team members are essential for students.
Students participate with instructors in selected learning experiences and evaluate their learning.
The program requires concentration and a considerable number of independent study hours, in addition to 24 to 30 hours per week of classroom, learning lab and clinical activities. Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended. Must meet guidelines established by Wisconsin statutes regarding caregiver background check information prior to participation in any clinical placement. Licensed practical nurses may qualify for entry into the Nursing-Associate Degree program. LPNs who meet admission standards and successfully complete Semester 3 and the Pathway course are awarded 15 or 42 percent of the nursing credits.