WCCTC

Practical Nursing Program
NCLEX - Passing Rate - 75%
Placement Rate - 92%

Program Description

Practical Nursing is an integral part of the total health program. Its purpose is to provide learning opportunities and training to individuals interested in becoming competent members of an honorable profession.

Philosophy

We believe that nursing is an art and a science and that the nature of nursing is dynamic and ever changing.

We believe that nursing is concerned with the holistic care of the individual and of the uniqueness of man and his environment. The goal of nursing is to promote health and assist the individual in reaching an optimal level of functioning.

We believe that practical nurse has a well-defined role, under the direction of the registered nurse, licensed physician and licensed dentist.

We believe that the student will achieve clinical competency from the educational process required to meet “Client Needs.” These needs include providing for a safe, effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity and physiological integrity.

We believe that clinical experience should provide the student with a multidisciplinary approach to health care and expose them to a variety of health care settings. With exposure, the student should be safe and effective in their performance of care and demonstrate effective utilization of specialized knowledge and skill.

We believe that each student should conduct their practice in a professional manner and adhere to the standards of practice set forth by the State Board of Examiners for the Licensed Practical Nurse.

We believe that as health care continues to change it is the responsibility of the student and instructor to maintain and enhance knowledge, skills and abilities required for safe and effective job performance that is congruent with the state laws regulations.

Educational Philosophy for Wyoming County School

The Wyoming County School System seeks to provide an educational program based upon the needs and characteristics of the learners. We strive to maintain a curriculum flexible enough to provide for such differences and structured enough to insure that basic levels of competencies are achieved by all students. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of the basic functional skills of computation, reading and written and oral communications. Wyoming County seeks to provide full and productive years of educational experiences in an atmosphere conducive to learning.

It is the intent of the Wyoming County School System to present learning experiences which will enable each student to develop those skills which will contribute to his or her becoming a successful citizen.

Course Description

The School of Practical Nursing is a twelve month course of study (1400) which prepares the student to take the West Virginia Board of Examiners Licensing Examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. During the twelve months, the student will gain a basic knowledge of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Principles and Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing and personal career relationships.

Entrance Requirements

Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Successfully pass the TEAS Aptitude Test with a recommended score of 60% or higher.

Must complete the application form.

WCCTC does not offer vocational English as a Second Language program.

Meet physical and dental requirements.

Must complete a criminal background check and drug screening.

All other admission requirements are outlined in the PNP handbook.

Program Cost

The WCCTC will discuss program tuition and fees with students individually during interview and orientation.

Terminal Objectives

UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM, THE GRADUATE:

I. Will meet the principles of the nursing process by meeting specific patient needs such as safety, psychosocial, hygiene, and nutrition

II. Will utilize knowledge, skills, and abilities for providing competent and safe care

III. Will utilize effective communication with the patient and family members as well as with documentation

IV. Will utilize the knowledge of legal and ethical practices of the profession

V. Will be accountable for own actions in nursing

Refund Policy

Please refer to the student manual for the refund policy.

Job Opportunities

Hospitals, Clinics-Outpatient, Specialty (such as mental health), Physicians Offices.