PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM
2013-2014
Licensed practical nurses are prepared to give direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. Employment areas include extended care facilities, hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, military and home health agencies. This program is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and prepares students for the state licensure exam.
PROGRAM LENGTH:Prerequisite courses (13 credits) can be completed in 6-12 months. Evening prerequisites courses are not offered.A student completes the admission process by submitting a completed portfolio. The 41-credit practical nursing programis 11 months. The program starts once per year in August. Classes meet full-time days--8a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Clinical hours vary. Evening and part-time nursing programs are not available.EmilyGriffithTechnicalCollege does not offer a registered nurse (RN) program.
TUITION for Colorado residents:
Prerequisite courses$ 1505
LPN Program$ 7813Payment plans are available.
Books & outside costs$ 2000See textbook and supply lists.
Total $11,318
Non-Colorado resident tuition is an additional $100 per credit hour.
Third party agencies will be billed an additional $5 per credit hour.
ASSESSMENT:First complete the college application at Registration.
Testing time: Mon., Tues., & Wed., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Room 205Photo ID requiredNo appointment necessary
Passing score is 12.0Readingon a timed TABE A test; 80% PN Math Test
ADMISSION: The complex, detailed admission process is explained in the free monthly one-hour Practical Nurse Informational Meetings. Dates and times are announced on the school website
FINANCIAL AID:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) also referred to as Pell Grant is the only federalfinancial aid offered at EmilyGriffithTechnicalCollege. It is recommended that you apply on-line at least 6 weeks before you begin the Practical Nurse Program. Help for the financial aid application process is available through the Financial Aid Office, phone 720 423-4744. Refer to Payment Plan. Prerequisites courses are not eligible for financial aid reimbursement. More than one funding source is strongly recommended.
Americans with Disabilities Act and EGTC Compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission to, access to and the operation of programs, services or activities at EGTC. The college is committed to providing an environment where students have the opportunity to attain their educational goals. EGTC provides both physical and programmatic access for all students. Reasonable accommodations will be made in instructional delivery and evaluation methods to ensure full educational opportunities for students. Appropriate documentation of a student’s disability is required.
Questions, complaints and requests for additional information may be directed to Eileen Ashford, Special Needs Advisor, 720-423-4742 or e-mail at .
To learn more about how to request an accommodation and our special services, please refer to the college catalog or the college website,
TRANSFER CREDIT
Credits completed in the last five years with grades of C or highertransfer from any of the Colorado public community/junior colleges.
Textbooks may be purchased at Anschutz Medical Center (AMC) Book Store located at 13001 E. 17thPlace, Bldg 500, Aurora. 303 724-2665 or
Emily Griffith Online Bookstore: on navy blue box on left column --Online Bookstore
Other information:
For nursing background check information: check
Other nursing schools in the state and requirements:
State Board of Nursing:
Practical Nurse Duties O*Net Online – enter 29-2061.00
WorkforceCenter W.I.A. grant:
Advisor Voice message, 720 423-4717 or Jean
Practical Nurse Requirements & Prerequisites
Must be completed prior to admission to the Practical Nurse Program
Required Assessment scores—Reading >12.0 and Math 80%
High School transcriptshowing grades or G.E.D. scores
A current Colorado Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification.
NUA 101/170Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide, 5 credits, $485
NUA 101/170 courses are not required if you have a current Colorado Nurse Aide Certification.
ENG 121English Composition-3 credits-$321
HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition-1 credit, $97 (HWE 100 is accepted.)
BIO 106 Anatomy and Physiology- 4 credits, $408 (BIO 201& 202 are accepted.)
HPR 178 Medical Terminology, $194 -strongly recommended as a prerequisite for A&P
See also Practical Nursing Portfolio Check List and Admission Steps.
Courses in the Practical Nurse Program
Code / Course / Credit / TuitionFall
NUR 101 / Pharmacology Calculations / 1 / $134.00
NUR 102 / Alterations in Adult Health I / 4 / $536.00
NUR 103 / Basic Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse / 1 / $134.00
NUR 105 / Practical Nursing Arts and Skills / 6.5 / $1540.50
NUR 110 / Basic Concepts of Pharmacology / 3 / $402.00
NUR 111 / Socialization into Practical Nursing / 1 / $134.00
NUR 131 / Clinical I Nursing Arts and Skills / 4.5 / $1143.00
Spring
NUR 104 / Alterations in Adult Health II / 5 / $670.00
NUR 113 / Basic Concepts of Maternal-Newborn Nursing / 2 / $268.00
NUR 114 / Basic Concepts of Nursing of Children / 2 / $268.00
NUR 115 / Basic Concepts in Mental Health and Illness / 1 / $134.00
NUR 116 / Basic Concepts of Gerontological Nursing / 1 / $134.00
NUR 132 / Clinical II Adult Health / 3 / $762.00
NUR 133 / Clinical III Maternal Applications in Nursing / 1.5 / $381.00
NUR 134 / Clinical IV: Advanced Adult Health / 4.5 / $1173.00
TOTAL Program / 41 / $7,813.00
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