Practical Nursing

Description:
The practical nursing program offers an eighteen-month course of study for high school seniors and adults. The program is divided into three courses: Practical Nursing I VO8357), Practical Nursing II (VO 8358), and Practical Nursing III (VO 8359). Practical Nursing I is held first semester and Practical Nursing II is held second semester. Practical Nursing I offers classroom and laboratory performances. Practical Nursing II offers classroom, laboratory, and clinical skill performances. Successful completion of both courses earns the high school senior 3 units of credit and satisfies the 2 sequential electives requirement. Practical Nursing III offers subject matter concurrent with nursing care assignments in local hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and physician's offices.

Affiliation Agreements:
Students may be assigned clinical rotations and/or observational experiences at affiliating agencies. Currently they are: Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital, Sentara Southside Hospitals, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital m Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center, and Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. Students may also be assigned observational experiences at the following: Maxim Healthcare Services, Tidewater Physicians for Women, and Virginia Beach City Public Schools various elementary and middle, and high school clinics.

Special Course Features include:
Upon successful completion of theory, laboratory and clinical objectives in Practical Nursing I and Practical Nursing II, the student may elect to take the Certified Nurse Aide, C.N.A., exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Passing this exam prior to high school graduation earns the high school senior a verified unit of credit and the Technical and Career Education Seal on his/her high school diploma. Upon successful completion of all program objectives, the program graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical/vocational nurse.

Pre-requisites/Requirements - High School Seniors:
High school applicants must have taken and received a “C” or higher in Algebra I or IX; must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 “C” or higher; must have senior year status; acceptable health and must be able to meet the physical requirements of the course; and the applicant must have documentation of attendance at an Information Sharing Session with a faculty member. Keyboarding is recommended.

Requirements – Adults:
Official high school transcript or GED record; passing scores on the Revised Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) – Aptitude for Practical Nursing Examination; acceptable health, must be able to meet the physical requirements of the course; three satisfactory professional references, one of which must be from a recent employer, if applicable; and documentation of attendance at an information sharing session with a faculty member.

Cost of Program - Total

ESTIMATED EXPENSES:
HSE Section: High school seniors - $2300.40; Adults - $4559.40

Safety Requirements include:
Include Following Standards of Patient Care and Standards of Nursing Practice, as well as OSHA industry guidelines.

Student Organization:
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Fee: $17.50 (Practical Nursing I& II); $12.50 (Practical Nursing III)

Application Deadlines: Adults-- May 1. High School Juniors (applying for Senior year), check with your Guidance Counselor.

For Further Information Call: 757.427.5768
You may forward email to the following:
Mrs. Natasha Christian, RN, BS, MS, Director at natasha.christian@vbschools.com
Ms. Dee Garland, School Office Associate at dkgarlan@vbschools.com