WELCOME TO THE PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM GENERAL INFORMATION SESSION Judith M. Pelletier, MSN, RN, CNE, Director

What is the Practical Nurse Program? Certificate Program Full Time Days (Monday to Friday) 30 hours per week for 10 months Part Time Eves – 12-18 hours per week for 2 years 3 eves per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) OR 1 evening (Monday) and 12 hours on Saturday Prepared to work as a LPN in a variety of settings

LPN OR RN WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? _____________________________________________________________ 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 Final Grade was a “B-” or better

HOW DO I APPLY? (TWO STEP PROCESS) STEP ONE Apply to the program ($25.00) Register for Entrance Exam ($85.00) [TEAS – Test of Essential Academic Skills] *must take exam at UCT The TEAS may be repeated twice; in other words, three attempts per admission cycle Tests administered throughout the academic year (4 hours). Reading (53 Questions) Math (36 Questions) English (28 Questions) STEP TWO Must have H.S. Transcript OR GED Results Send in transcripts for any College Courses taken previously Three References Interview with Director Health Clearance 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

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School Everyone will have to travel! 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 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] 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 2019)

Anticipated Tuition and Fees Fall 2019 [Subject to Change] Books, Uniforms, & other Associated Fees* $3,780.00 _____________ Out of State Tuition $13,250.00 In-District Tuition Bourne, Falmouth, Marion, Sandwich, Wareham $9,750.00 Out of District Tuition All other towns in Massachusetts $11,000.00

Textbooks $1,000.00

Digital Resources $500.00

Technology $500.00

Uniforms $150.00

Equipment & Supplies $150.00

Immunizations and Titers $500.00

$230.00

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 $200.00

Consider . . .

Current clinical sites Cape Cod Hospital Falmouth Hospital Beth Israel Deaconess at Plymouth Spaulding Hospital of Cape Cod Vibra Hospital of Southeastern Mass JML Care Center Cape Heritage Liberty Commons Bourne Manor 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