WELCOME TO THE PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM

What is the Practical Nurse Program?

• Certificate Program

• Full Time Days (Monday to Friday)

30 hours per week for 40 weeks

• Part Time Eves – 12-18 hours per week for 80 weeks

– 3 eves per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) OR

– 1 evening (Monday) and 12 hours on Wednesday OR Saturday

• Prepared to work as a

LPN in a variety of settings

Mission

Upper Cape Tech

The mission of Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School (UCT) is to foster a lifelong commitment to learning, community, personal responsibility and career growth within a diverse student population of 21st century learners through the integration of academic and technical proficiency, while preparing students to be effective members of a global society.

Division of Nurse Education The mission of the Practical Nurse Program at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School is to prepare each graduate for safe, entry level nursing practice, caring holistically for individuals from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating technical competence, while functioning as an integral member of the health care team with a commitment to educational advancement and life-long learning.

LPN OR RN WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

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LPN Primary Work Sites – Long Term Care, Community Health, Healthcare Provider Offices, Health Centers, Hospital Out-Patient Centers and Clinics, Corrections, In-Patient General Medical-Surgical Floors (selectively – varies greatly by location)

RN Primary Works Sites – All of the above plus Intensive Care and other Specialty Units (Cardiac, Maternity, Pediatrics)

What are the prerequisites?

NO COURSE PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

Does the program accept Transfer Credit?

Yes! If … •If the academic institution was accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education and

•The course(s) was/were completed within the past TWO years and

•Final Grade was a “B-” or better

HOW DO I APPLY? (TWO STEP PROCESS)

STEP ONE

• Apply to the program ($50.00)

• Register for Entrance Exam

• The TEAS may be repeated twice; in other words, three attempts per admission cycle

• Required Scores

– Reading (53 Questions)

– Math (36 Questions)

– English (28 Questions)

• Evidence of secondary school graduation

– High school transcript

– GED or HiSET

STEP TWO

• Send in transcripts for any College Courses taken previously

• Three References

• Interview with Director

• Health Clearance

• Titers and Immunizations (agency requirements)

• CPR Certification

• Health Insurance Required throughout the Program

When are the interviews? • Upon passing all three sections of the TEAS,

applicants are interviewed

–Nancy will contact you to schedule an appointment

• Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior

to your appointment to complete

required paperwork

How big are the classes?

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School

Full-time Days: up to 60 Students Admitted

(30 students per classroom)

Part-time Eves: up to 30 Students Admitted

Clinical occurs at a variety of locations

on and off Cape

Everyone will have to travel!

(10 students per clinical group maximum)

When will I know if I’ve been accepted into the program?

Rolling Admissions

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS*

• Serologic Proof of Immunity • Hepatitis B • Measles/Mumps/Rubella • Varicella

• Immunizations • Tdap [within 10 years] • Meningococcal [if <21 years

old] • Influenza [every year]

• TB screening [After August 1] • Health Clearance

*These requirements are subject to change as required by MA DPH and/or affiliating clinical agencies

Letters are sent when a student file becomes complete

• Acceptance and Wait List Letters

• Deposit of $1,000.00 due within two weeks of acceptance

• Seat is secured after deposit paid

How Will I Pay my Tuition?

Full Payment by:

Bank Check or Money Order

Award of Financial Aid

is due two weeks prior to the

start of classes (August 2020)

Anticipated Tuition and Fees Fall 2019 [Subject to Change]

NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of

Nursing) is dedicated to developing

psychometrically sound and legally defensible

nurse licensure examinations consistent with

current practice. These exams include the NCLEX-

RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.

Go to: www.ncsbn.org/nclex

Consider . . .

Current clinical sites • Cape Cod Hospital

• Falmouth Hospital

• Beth Israel Deaconess at Plymouth

• Spaulding Hospital of Cape Cod

• Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Mass

• Bourne Manor

• JML Care Center

• The Pavilion

• Royal Cotuit

• Windsor Care and Rehab

• Physician’s Offices

• Community Health Centers

• Hospice Care

• Correctional Facilities

• Mental-Health Facilities

• Wound Care Centers

What are your Pass Rates on the Licensing Exam?

Take the licensure exam

(NCLEX-PN) after Graduation

*Additional cost $430.00

*Optional Prep course cost $350.00

First Time Pass Rate for 2018 = 96% [Average National Pass Rate for 2018 = 86%]

Planning Ahead

What can I be doing now?

The following are offered at

UCT by Adult & Continuing Education:

– Medical Terminology

– Basic Anatomy & Physiology (non transferable)

– CPR/American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Computer Skills • Computer based testing on you own

device

• Google Platform

– G-mail

• Attach documents

– Google Docs

• Microsoft

– Word for papers

– PowerPoint for presentations (optional)

• Spell Check

• Cut/Copy/Paste