Practical Nursing

Program Description:

The Monroe College Certificate in Practical Nursing program is a three-semester course of study. The program is based on a framework of basic human needs which provides the structure for the development of the curriculum. Each nursing course is developed within this framework and forms the basis for nursing care. Components of the nursing process, communication, standards of care and ethics are incorporated into all areas of the program. Additionally, students learn principles of communication and how to establish therapeutic interpersonal relationships. Nursing courses involve classroom instruction as well as laboratory simulation and clinical experiences. Upon completion of the program the student is awarded and Certificate in Nursing and is eligible to take the NCLEX –PN.

Nursing classes are only offered during the day and nursing students are usually on campus from 9:00am-5:00pm daily. Nursing students are highly discouraged from working full-time while attending school.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program:	Practical Nursing
Degree:	Certificate
CIP Code:	51.3901
Program Approval:	The New York State Education Department
Accreditation:	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

On-Time Program Completion Rate:	93.3%
Placement Rate:	N/A*


* Placement Rate =	Employed + Employed and Continuing Education + Continuing Education Only

	Total Graduates – Unavailable Graduates

OCCUPATION INFORMATION

*SOC CODE(S)**	JOB TITLES	*DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ONET LINK**
29-2061	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Charge Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (CLINIC LPN), Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (PEDIATRIC LPN), Clinic Nurse, Office Nurse, Private Duty Nurse, Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN)	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00

* Standard Occupational Code

PROGRAM COSTS

	Semester	Program
Tuition & Fees *	$7,264	$21,792
Books & Supplies	$500	$1,500
Room & Board **	$4,125	$12,275

* Tuition assumes full-time enrollment

** For on-campus students, Room & Board assumes double occupancy

MEDIAN DEBT FOR PROGRAM GRADUATES

Federal:	$12,020
Private:	$0
Institutional:	$0

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