th Street Vero Beach, Florida (772) School of Practical Nursing Information Session 2015

Mission Statement The Technical Center for Career and Adult Education Provides Lifelong Learning Opportunities and Career Programs In An Atmosphere of Encouragement and Support

Licensed Practical Nurse li·censed practical nurse (lsnst) n. Abbr. LPN A nurse who has completed a practical nursing program and is licensed by a state to provide routine patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or a physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse Professional Educated Trained Respected Trusted Mineka Johnson 2014 Graduate

Licensed Practical Nurses LPN’s provide care for clients in many ways. Bedside care Vital signs Medication administration Wound care Dialysis School Nursing Physicians’ office Clinics and Health Departments Corrections

Nursing Shortage Statewide Forecasted Shortage –Licensed Practical Nurses - Florida Center for Nursing Demand for LPNs started to increase and the supply of LPNs began to decrease 2010 Demand for LPNs continues to increase with estimated 4,000 job vacancies and 3,400 graduates 2015 Demand continues to grow estimating 5,000 job vacancies 2020 Demand continues to grow estimating 7,000 job vacancies

Job Outlook Employment growth for LPNs Increasing elderly population Replacement needs of current workers Increased employment in long term care and home health care Decreased employment in hospitals

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School District of Indian River County Technical Center for Career and Adult Education Florida Board of Nursing Florida Department of Education

Program Certificate Program After completion be eligible to apply for NCLEX-PN Exam Full accreditation by the Florida Board of Nursing Full accreditation by Council on Occupational Education Full Time Approximately 5 Days/35 Hours/ Week Day and Evening Clinical One Calendar Year 1350 Total Clock Hours Program to begin January 2015

NCLEX-PN Licensing Exam for students who have completed practical nursing education SDIRC is an NCLEX-PN based educational program ATI NCLEX-PN review assessments and testing throughout the program

Curriculum 626 Hours Theory 48 Hours Lab 676 Hours Clinical

Courses Fundamentals in Nursing Geriatric Nursing Anatomy & Physiology Nutrition Pharmacology Medical Surgical Nursing (I, II, III) Maternity Nursing Pediatrics Mental Health Nursing Community Health Nursing Graduate Transition

Clinical Affiliates Indian River Medical Center School District of Indian River County Indian River County Health Department DaVita Dialysis Behavioral Health Center ACTS- Indian River Estates Kids and Nurses Wabasso School

Performance Committed Dedicated Professional Ethical Respectful Caring Safe Responsible Hard Working

Initial Admission Requirements Step 1 Complete and sign application to Practical Nursing Program at Pay Fee at main office (across the street) with fee ($65) Bring the receipt, application and the following documents to Erica Wilson Copy of Drivers License Copy of Social Security Card Copy of High School Diploma

After submitting your application: Before the deadline on September 16, 2016 you must provide: Official Transcripts from High School/College/Other 3 letters of recommendation (forms are on the application) Schedule HESI test Satisfactory score on HESI is 70% The cost of the HESI is included on your $65 entrance fee

The HESI exam Applications must be submitted and registration/test fee of $65 must be paid before HESI test can be scheduled. HESI test is administered at Technical Center for Career and Adult Education Office Nursing Lab th Street, Vero Beach, Florida To schedule HESI test please call Erica Wilson at After April 1, 2016 (you may also schedule at the time you turn you application to Erica Wilson if it is after April 1, 2016.

Foreign Diploma Requirements Official Diplomas and Certificate required Official transcript in the original language for every year of study Verification and Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials must be completed and pain for by applicant Joseph Silny & Associates, Inc. (305)

CNA Requirements CNA is no longer required as a pre-requisite, but it is recommended.

Admission Testing HESI Admission Assessment Exam Computerized test/ LPN Computer Lab When: See schedule Study Guide

HESI Testing for TCCAE includes English Language  Reading Comprehension  Vocabulary and general knowledge  Grammar Math  Basic Math Skills 70.0 required (science is not included)

Interview Questions & Answers ProfessionalismTesting Scores Experience

Provisional Acceptance Criminal Background Checks Student Health Physicals Drug/Alcohol Testing

Criminal Background Report ALL convictions, and plea- except minor traffic violations Provide documentation rehabilitation Felony offenses ** New regulations- House Bill SB 1986 Florida Board of Nursing ALL files confidential

Health Physical & Drug Screening Health physical required prior to admission Signed by an MD/NP Physical Health Mental Health Immunization History Drug/Alcohol screening Random SDIRC and ALL clinical sites are Alcohol/Drug and Tobacco free

2015 Practical Nursing Student Cost Estimate Due upon Application – September 12, 2014 Registration/Testing Fee$65 Due upon Acceptance (Tuition Deposit) 120 Due upon Acceptance- December 12, 2014 Tuition 3,777 Books 789 Lab Fee 1034 Total Tuition & Fees $ 5,785

Additional Student Costs Uniforms/Supplies $ 200 Background Check 55 Physical Examination 85 NCLEX-PN Preparation Review Course 250 State of Florida NCLEX-PN Exam Application Fee 175 State of Florida NCLEX-PN License Examination 200 Total Additional Expenses $ 965

Budget Summary Total Approximate Student Budget $6, (****All costs are estimated. Costs of books and testing fees may change. TCCAE projects estimated costs based on current prices. Cost is not generally subject to drastic changes.)

Financial Assistance PELL Grant (FAFSA) Federal Student Aid Community Service Organization Career Source Research Coast Joan Daley Current High School Students Counselor

LPN Admission Application Applications can be downloaded at

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