1. PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA
Qualification Process
Updated 7/2017

2. What is a Licensed practical nurse?
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) care for the sick and injured and help people stay well. They provide basic medical and nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)

3. Typical LPN Duties
Administering and delivering medications and treatments
Perming basic nursing tasks
Implementing basic nursing interventions
Assisting in the evaluation of responses to interventions
Performing clinical nursing procedures
Communicating with patients and their families

4. Special skills LPN’s require special skills such as
Responsibility/reliability
Flexibility/adaptability
Good communication
Following directions
Strong interest in science
Critical Thinking
Compassion
Ethics

5. Job opportunities Long-term care facilities Hospitals Doctor’s offices
Home health
Clinics
Travel Nursing
Rehabilitation

6. Is this career path for you?
Nursing can be stressful
Nurses are exposed to various germs and viruses
Some patient may be difficult to care for
Nurses work weekends and holidays
Nursing requires emotional support
Some patient don’t survive
Make an informed decision

7. If you think a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse is for you, follow the steps of enrollment

8. Steps of Enrollment
Complete and submit a York Technical College application
Take the placement test or submit SAT/ACT scores
Meet with your advisor
Meet the waiting list requirements (next slide)
Pay the $50.00 wait list fee once you have met the criteria
Maintain required GPA
Pay the $ deposit when seat is available

9. Students qualifying for the PN Program waiting list must meet the following criteria:
High school diploma or GED
2.0 PN Program GPA
TEAS score of “Proficient” or higher
Completion of one of the following methods of qualifications:
ACCUPLACER minimum scores
SAT/ACT minimum scores
“C” or better in RDG 101 and MAT 033 and ENG 032

10. Waiting List Information
The Academic & Career Advising Center maintains the LPN waiting list
Currently, the wait to start nursing courses is approximately 1 year once student qualifies for and places name on the list
Classes are held at the Chester Center for all students; clinicals are held in Chester, Lancaster and York counties
Students are admitted in the order name was placed on list, according to the date & time
Once your name is on the waiting list, your continued eligibility will be evaluated each semester

11. While you are waiting…
Complete all general education courses for the PN Diploma
Complete the general education courses for the ADN program if this is a goal for you
Pursue other opportunities in the healthcare field if you wish (these are not requirements)
Medical Assisting Certificate (37 credit hrs)
CNA Training (AHS 117 or Con Ed)
Phlebotomy Training (AHS 144 or Con Ed)

12. Lpn-to-adn transition
Students interested in transitioning into the ADN (RN) program upon completion of the PN Diploma must meet additional qualification criteria for the ADN program.
Articulation into the ADN program is neither automatic nor is it guaranteed.
See the most current YTC Catalog & Handbook for details.

13. Things to Consider
This program takes 12 months to complete once you begin taking nursing courses
The curriculum is rigorous; it requires extensive reading, dedicated study time and good time management skills
Annual program admissions each Fall semester
Between coursework and clinical rotations, successful students should plan to devote approximately 40 hours per week each semester to their nursing studies
The program’s complex schedule can make it challenging to e employed full-time while enrolled

14. The clinical experience
Clinical rotations are required each semester
Students may be assigned to morning, afternoon or evening clinical anywhere in the tri-county area
Clinical experiences may range from 8-12 hours per clinical day
Clinical expectations include sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, squatting, reaching, occasional kneeling, twisting, and exposure to changes in temperature/humidity and fumes

15. Estimated Program Expenses
Tuition & fees for five semesters (in county) $7,257
Textbooks $ 900
Uniforms $ 200
Stethoscope and equipment $ 100
Liability Insurance $ 30
Health Insurance (required) varies
Physical Exam and Immunizations $ 250
Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen $ 60
CPR Certification $ 50
Computer Assisted Testing $ 625
NCLEX-RN Exam $ 200
SC Licensing Fee and Background/Fingerprints $ 150
Graduation Fee/Cap/Gown $ 50

16. Can You Picture Yourself in a Career As a Licensed Practical Nurse?
If so, you may have additional questions. Please feel free to contact:
Claudine Jones, MSN, RN Department Chair