Practical Nursing

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse provides direct patient bedside care such as personal hygiene, treatments, and medication administration.

• 11 ½ months
• Classes begin in January and July
• Application Deadline: December 3rd for January class; June 13th for July class
• Approximately 60 students selected for each class

• Completed Application Process
• Composite ACT Score of 17 or above is required
• Composite ACT Score of 19 is required if High School GPA is below 2.0 or GED score is below 47
• Nurse Entrance Test with a minimum Jr. High math and reading level is required
• High School Diploma or passing GED required

• Nutrition – General Education Course (may be taken as a co-requisite with Semester I)

• Anatomy & Physiology II with lab– General Education Course (taken as a co requisite with Semester I only if Anatomy and Physiology I with lab is approved as a transfer credit prior to Semester I). If A&P I has not been successfully completed it can be taken within the PN curriculum.

FAQs

The cost of the BAPTIST HEALTH School of Practical Nursing varies depending on the individual student. Please download the Fall 08 only cost sheet [75 KB PDF] and 08-09 cost sheet [86 KB PDF] for estimated costs.

The BAPTIST HEALTH School of Practical Nursing requires an ACT Composite Score of 17 or above for admission. If you do not score a 17 or above, we recommend that you re-test. Generally, students are able to increase their score with each time they take the ACT. We also recommend that you use a study guide or preparatory course that is specifically designed for the ACT.

As a student in the BAPTIST HEALTH School of Practical Nursing, you will be in class 5 days per week.

At this time, the BAPTIST HEALTH School of Practical Nursing does not offer classes at night or online.

Earnings for Licensed Practical Nurses vary greatly, and have many different factors. Please visit the US Department of Labor website to find out earning information.