Who We Are...
Please read over all of the following information to be sure you are informed about this program. The School of Practical Nursing accepts a class of approximately forty (40) students to begin classes in August and January of each year.
Things to Consider:
Do you have adequate family support to allow for 2-3 hours per evening of study time? Do you have adequate child care? Do you have back-up childcare?...
There are specific attendance requirements for the program and stringent rules of allowable absences. Attendance problems can lead to dismissal from the program during any semester. Do you have adequate transportation (not only to class, but to clinicals)? You must meet physical criteria including: corrected vision to 20/20; corrected hearing for listening to sounds such as B/P and breath sounds; able to perform manipulative skills with speed, dexterity and agility; able to lift with no restrictions, and able to climb stairs, bend and stretch. If you have been convicted of a crime, you may not be eligible to be licensed as a health practitioner.
Student Applicants
The Process...
- Graduation from high school or an American GED
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- Writing an essay about why you wish to enter the program
- Participate in a 30 minute interview with faculty members
- Pass a background check
- Submit transcript from high school and any college courses
- Health screen/immunization record
Test Reminders
No perspective student will be allowed to test without prior registration and payment of the testing fee.
Registration form and test fee must be received by our office two (2) days prior to the selected test date. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled testing time. Bring a picture ID (for identification purposes). If you don’t present a picture ID, you will not be allowed to test.Bring two #2 pencils if taking the paper/pencil test.
Visitor parking is located in the parking lot in front of the Career Center in the spots designated for visitors by red lines (it’s the row furthest to the east).Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or to vibrate.
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Interesting Facts:
Tuition for the program cost approximately $14,500; additional expenses (for textbooks, uniform, etc.), total approximately $2000.00; for a total of approximately $16,500. We do offer Financial Aid.
Availability depends on what you qualify for financially. We utilize the FAFSA form to initiate the financial aid process.You can speak to our financial aid counselor(s) by calling (317) 259-5275 and ask for Catrina Gurley (ext. 33014) or Todd Deley (ext. 34311).
The national mean hourly wage for PN’s is $17.54, and the national mean annual wage is $36,486. These figures can increase up to 25% with shift differentials and fringe benefits.