Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid form of identification
• Pass placement tests in math, and English
• make an appointment and finalize a contract for a the LPN program.

Phone:
(877) 908-9969

Address:
4641 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Website:
http://www.nwiht.edu/

Enrollment:

• First come first serve basis
• Must pass HOBET exam with a score of 75% or higher
• Students may be rejected on the basis of character, grades, or financial deficiency.

Admissions:

• Must complete enrollment agreement and contract
• Pay small registration fee
• All transcripts must be requested immediately after completion of application

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must speak fluent English

Contact Information:

3440 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 310
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Telephone: (213) 487-2211
Fax: (213) 487-2299
Email: admin@angelescollege.com

www.angelescollege.org

After researching the school we have not found any reviews of it by former or current students. We also could not find the NCLEX-PN pass rate.

Admission Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma
• CPR certified
• Up to date exam and immunizations
• Pass an entrance exam
• Pass an interview

Contact:
7826 Eastern Avenue
Suite 515
Washington, DC 20012
Phone: (202) 722-8830
Fax: (202) 722-8831

Director of Nursing
Sam Addo, RN, MSN
samaddo@capitalhealthinstitute.com

Contact:

Patricia Fennessy – Patricia.Fenenessy@ct.gov

500 Palisade Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 579-6333 ext. 6436
Fax: (203) 579-6904

Entrance Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• US citizen or eligible alien
• pass an entrance exam (consists of grammar, reading comprehension, and word math problems)
• pass a pre-screening interview

NCLEX-PN Pass Rate:

• 2006 – 72.56% [ref]
• 2007 – 84.57% [ref]

Locations:
620 Essex St. # 204
Harrison NJ 07029
Phone: (973) 484-0276

321 Grove st.
Jersey City NJ 07302
Phone: 201- 434-7878

More information:

• http://meritnurses.com

Program Results:

NCLEX-PN pass rate of 90% in 2009

Location:

105 Hamilton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301

Contacts:
(718) 390-1800
Coordinator Patricia Fasano,
RN, MSN, WHNP

Coordinator Lynn Davis
(718) 273-7380 extension 305
ldavis@nycboe.net

For Additional Information:

• http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/31/R450/default.htm
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_High_School
• http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nurseprogs.htm

The pass rate for the NCLEX-PN for all high school programs in New York was 48.9% in 2008 and 43.8% in 2009.

Contact:

Dr. Shirley Labardy
slabardy2@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 658-5407 ext. 3620

Barbara Ardaajy – Director
(718) 658-5407 ext. 201

Location:

160-05 Highland Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
718.658.5407, ext. 201

More Information:

• http://www.hillcrestweb.com/healthcareers.htm
• http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nclexpn2008-12.htm
• http://schools.nycenet.edu/Region3/Hillcrest/Health%20Careers.htm

Cost:

• First Year Tuition: ~ $1250
• Second Year Tuition: ~ $2600
• Misc. Costs  over 2 years (uniforms, books, test fees, etc): ~ $1000

Adults

Level 1 for adults is nine months long of classroom time. e first year students learn anatomy, nursing fundamentals, nutrition and other fundamental health topics. The classes are held at Falls Church High School on a daily basis. After completion of all course work and 40 hours of practicals the student may take the Certificated Nursing Assistant exam. Level 2 is another nine months of practical and classroom instruction. After completion of this portion of the program the student is eligible to take the NCLEX – PN exam.

Adult Entrance Requirements:

• Successful completion of the pre-entrance examination
• High School diploma or GED
• Legal documents for US employment
• Verification of a non US diploma
• Virginia Residency

High School Students

This is a two year program for high school students. The first year students learn anatomy, nursing fundamentals, nutrition and other fundamental health topics. Once the students complete the first year of the course work they are eligible to begin the clinical portion of their education. Once the student finish 40 hours of practicals they can become certified nursing assistants (CNA’s) after graduation. The level two students are students that completed level one and have graduated high school. Level two students are required to pay tuition for the second year.  During the second level students will complete more practicals, course work, and labs under the supervision of registered nurses. Completion of the course and passing of the NCLEX – PN exam are required to gain a license as a practical nurse.

High School Student Entrance Requirements:

• Completion of Algebra and Biology
• Recommended completion of “Exploring Health Sciences” and “Exploring the Language of Medicine”

Contact:

Anne-Marie Glynn – Director of Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing
AnneMarie.Glynn@fcps.edu
571-423-4552

Location:

Fairfax Ridge
3877 Fairfax Ridge Road – 3rd Floor
Fairfax, VA 22030

Resources:

• Fairfax County Public Schools – Practical Nursing
• Falls Church High School – School of Practical Nursing
• Fairfax County Public Schools – Career and Technical Education

Typical Path:

Students are recommended to take a survey course called “Introduction to Health Careers”. After completion of this course they should take “Nurse Aide Education” and the the final course “Practical Nursing Program”.

About the Courses:

The “Introduction to Health Careers” is a single semester course that teaches students about jobs in the health field. AS part of the course students learn biology, some basic practical nursing , and communication skills.

The “Nurse Aide Education” course is an exclusive course that rains students to be nurse aides. To enter the course students must have a good discipline and behavior record. Students also are required to complete an interview and application to be considered for entry. Once they are accepted students will perform practical eduction inside a nursing home interacting with residents and patients.

The “Practical Nursing Program” is a year long course. Its recommended that students have completed the two previously mentioned course plus have taken biology, Algebra I, and Chemistry.  the program is for seniors who have shown a high aptitude for success in this field. The classes take place over 4 periods at the end of the day and include course work and practical examinations. After the student finished the program, graduates or attains a GED, then they are allowed to move to the second portion of the program. The second portion involves another year or post high school instruction.

Success Rates:

According to the nursing board of Virginia the Amherst County program has a 75% pass rate of the NCLEX exam.

Contact Information:

Eleanor Garrett, RN, Ph.D. – Director, Practical Nursing Program
(434) 528-6494
(434) 929-4722 (Fax)

129 Francis Avenue
Monroe, VA  24574

Email: egarrett@amherst.k12.va.us

For additional information:

• School news letter 2010
• Virginia Board of Nursing

The program was established in 1996 with a starting class of 26 students. The original class program was a 12 month program and since then has changed to 15 months and has night classes.

Admissions

To be admitted to the program You must take an entrance exam. If you pass the entrance exam then you go through an admissions interview. As part of the interview you will be required to prove your US residency, provide a passport, provide 3 character referenced, provide proof of CPR certification,  pass a criminal background check, provide proof of vaccinations, provide GED/High school records/college records, $20, and lastly your drivers license or ID card. Once you complete this you will be notified if you pass.

To contact admissions:
Main Telephone Number – (202) 274-6950
Carrol E. Daniels, M.ED – (202) 274-6951
Andre Eba – (202) 274-6399

410 8th Street NW, Washington, DC.

Course work:

The course work consists of ~600 hours of class work and 620 hours of clinical work.

For complete information we recommend visiting the practical nursing section of the University of DC’s website.

* They also have an accelerated Registered Nursing (RN) program for LPN’s to quickly become RN’s.