Practical Nursing - Springfield Campus
Practical Nursing- Springfield Campus
We believe that our nursing courses facilitate (support) the students in becoming safe, conscientious healthcare professionals committed to excellence and responsibility. The course of study emphasizes the ethical and cultural sensitivities which all healthcare professionals must exercise. The faculty serves as role models in a collaborative environment to influence student development of critical thinking, communication skills, nursing process, and professional behavior. Successful modeling is best accomplished in a challenging clinical setting. The faculty is committed to review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of the program and incorporate relevant data and technology into the curriculum.
Entrance into OTC's Practical Nursing Program is highly competitive and completion of all requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Important Announcements:
New Requirements for COMPASS:
New requirement scores for COMPASS will be in place for the fall 2011 Practical Nursing program. EVERY applicant must take all three sections of the COMPASS placement test. A minimum score of 75 must be achieved on the reading and writing components. Make sure you take the basic math or numerical section. You must score 75 or above on the basic math or numerical component, or any score achieved at the algebra level or higher is acceptable. You must meet this requirement to be considered for the Practical Nursing program.
Advanced Placement and Readmission Requirements:
For the Springfield OTC PN Program, Advanced Placement refers to the admission of students from other nursing programs into the program. Due to the incredible high volume of applications in the Springfield OTC PN Program at this time, we are not currently able to accommodate Advanced Placement Students into the program.
Readmission refers to the readmission of former Springfield OTC PN students who may have exited the program for any reason prior to program completion. To be eligible for readmission, students must have met the individualized criteria of their contract prior to returning into the program. Re-admission is dependent on space availability.
Have you considered Practical Nursing?
If you are a caring person who likes helping people, a career as a practical nurse may be for you. Based on biological, physical, and behavioral principles, the practice of nursing involves the prevention of illness, restoration of individuals to health, and the improvement of life and comfort when the return to health is no longer possible.
Practical nursing offers a variety of work experiences, flexible work hours, and many career options.
Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FAQ
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Important Links
Specific Program Documents - Springfield Campus
- Admission Checklist Read first - checklist of required items needed to apply to Practical Nursing
- Admission Application Application to the Practical Nursing program
- Preferred Course Sequence Fall and Spring Admission Courses
- Reference Form Print three to distribute to individuals
- PN Program Costs Estimated cost sheet
- State Statutes