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A
leader in quality healthcare education ensuring
high levels of opportunity for student learning
and achievement.
~ School of Practical
Nursing ~
(Diploma Program)
The School of Practical Nursing
is an eleven-month, full-time educational Program
consisting of classroom and clinical education
in the art and science of nursing. This program
is part of the Riverside School of Health Careers.
The clinical education portion of the curriculum
is conducted in the facilities of Riverside
Health System and in various community healthcare
settings. The School of Practical Nursing has
been operated by Riverside and affiliated with
Newport News Public School System since 1961.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National
Council Licensing Examination for Practical
Nursing to qualify for licensure as a Practical
Nurse.
~ Admission
Requirements ~
It is the intent of Riverside
School of Health Careers to evaluate an applicant
in a manner that focuses on the “whole
person”. Qualified applicants are accepted
regardless of race, sex, age, disability, color,
religion or national origin. The following areas
of consideration are used:
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Minimum educational requirement
is graduation from an accredited high school
or GED certification, (transcript required)
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Completed, legible, accurate
signed application with essay
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Pre-admission test scores
on academic aptitude, spelling, natural sciences,
judgment and comprehension, and vocational
adjustment
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Personal interview
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Previous education, employment
or community involvement history
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Completed academic and/or
professional references
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College transcript(s)
if applicable
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Ability to meet essential
program requirements
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PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
• 98%
of our graduates, on average, pass the National
Council Licensing Exam for Practical
Nurses. The passing rate has been consistently
higher than the national
average since the school opened in 1961.
• Since
1996, of those graduates responding to
the post graduation survey; 100%
are employed in nursing; 100% rated the
quality of their education good
to excellent; 100% felt the program prepared
them for licensure exam
and practice.
• New
campus in 2005, offering contemporary
facilities and state-of-the- art equipment.
• Financial
Aid is available.
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Why
should you choose a
career in healthcare?
• Every
student who goes into healthcare affects the welfare
of hundreds of patients.
• Healthcare
professionals make a difference for
the people in their community.
• Advances
in technology and increasing demands for quality
healthcare provide continued employment
opportunities.
• The
opportunity for employment in various healthcare
settings ensures the practical nursing
graduate a satisfying career.
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School of Practical
Nursing
~ Curriculum Plan ~
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| 1st Period
- 12 Weeks – Pre clinical |
Hours |
- Orientation
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy
- Growth & Development
- TPC I
- Nursing Foundation (Concepts/Skills)
- Nutrition
- Total Theory
- Clinical Hours
Level
Total |
2
8
80
15
30
152
34
321
10
331
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2nd Period
- 12 Weeks –
Pre clinical/Clinical |
Hours |
- Pharmacology
- Nursing Foundations II
- TPC II
- Gerontology / Geriatrics
- Total Theory
- Clinical Hours
Level
Total |
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| 3rd Period
- 12 Weeks – Clinical |
Hours |
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- TPC III
- Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing
- Total Theory
- Clinical Hours
Level
Total |
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| 4th Period
- 7 Weeks – Clinical |
Hours |
- TPC IV
- Employment Skills
- NLN Test
- Total Theory
- Clinical Hours
- Preceptorship
Level
Total0
- Seminar& Related Classroom
- Clinical (including community resources,
clinical conferences, clinical labs, workshops,
and computer lab)
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27
4
8
39
84
80
203
64
124
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~ Accreditation
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Accredited
by:
The National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission {NLNAC}
350 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
(800) 669-1656 |
Approved
by:
The Virginia Board of Nursing
6606 W. Broad Street,
4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 662-9909 |
Member
of:
» The National League of
Nursing
» National Association
of
Practical Nursing Education
and Service |
Riverside
Regional Medical Center Accredited by:
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO) |
Newport
News Public Schools Accredited by:
Virginia Department of Education
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
In addition to School of Practical Nursing
tuition and fee costs, the student is required to be
medically cleared through Riverside School of Health
Careers Student Health Service. CPR certification for
the healthcare provider is required by date published
in acceptance materials. Program graduates are eligible
to apply for licensure from the Virginia Board of Nursing
to sit for the NCLEXCAT-PN (National Council Licensing
Examination for Practical Nursing Computerized Adaptive
Testing). Application to the Board is a student responsibility
and additional fees are charged.
Student Nurses will be subject to and agree to abide
by Riverside School of Health Careers & Riverside
Health Systems policies, procedures, rules, and practices.
Student Nurses may be required to agree to and submit
to alcohol and/or substance abuse screening. Criminal
background checks, reference checks, or investigations
are conducted in accordance with applicable Riverside
School of Health Careers policies and/or practices.
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