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

2. What is the Practical Nurse Program?
Certificate Program
Full Time Days (Monday to Friday)
30 hours per week for 10 months
Part Time Eves – 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

3. 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)

4. What are the prerequisites?
NO COURSE PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. Letters are sent when a student file becomes complete
Acceptance and Wait List Letters
Deposit of $1, due within two weeks of acceptance
Seat is secured after deposit paid

12. 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)

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

14. Textbooks $1,000.00

15. Digital Resources $500.00

16. Technology $500.00

17. Uniforms $150.00

18. Equipment & Supplies $150.00

19. Immunizations and Titers $500.00

20. $230.00

21. 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:
$200.00

22. Consider . . .

24. 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

25. 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%]

26. 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

27. 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