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and currently has increasing demands due to an ever larger aging population. This will be a strong and steady career path long into the future.
As a member of the nursing profession, Practical Nursing graduates are competent in providing basic nursing care for patients across their lifespan. Upon successful completion of NCLEX-PN, the National Council Licensure Examination, which is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician in a variety of health care settings.
The Department of Practical Nursing, congruent with Hunter Business School’s mission, is dedicated to providing excellence in education to a diverse population with a goal of preparing competent nursing graduates for safe entry into practice.
Practical Nursing classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:50 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Clinicals are administered Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Practical Nursing certificate training program is broken down into three semesters, each about 15 weeks long. All clinical schedules are subject to change.
The first semester of nursing classes consists of 375 hours of theory, lab, and 75 clinical hours. The second semester of nursing classes consists of 210 hours of theory, lab, and 240 clinical hours. The third semester of nursing classes consists of 258 hours of theory, lab, and 174 clinical hours.
Practical Nursing classes meet Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Clinicals vary by semester but include Friday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program is broken down into three semesters. The first semester is approximately 24 weeks long, and the second and third semesters are approximately 16 weeks each. All clinical schedules are subject to change.
The first semester of Practical Nursing classes consists of 375 hours of theory, lab, and 75 clinical hours. The second semester consists of 210 hours of theory, lab, and 240 clinical hours. The third semester consists of 222 hours of theory, lab, and 210 clinical hours.
The Practical Nursing certificate training program is divided into three consecutive semesters of full-time study to be completed in 11 months during day classes and 14 months over evening and weekend classes.
The nursing curriculum consists of 1,332 hours of instruction distributed between classroom, lab, and clinical work. It is divided into 795 hours of theory and lab and 537 hours devoted to clinical.
The purpose of the Practical Nursing certificate training program is to provide the graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to function as a practical nurse. As a member of the nursing profession, the graduate will be competent in providing safe nursing care for clients across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings.
Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses), which Practical Nursing program graduates must pass in order to become licensed, the practical nurse works under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician.
The first semester of Practical Nursing classes consists of 375 hours of theory, lab, and 75 clinical hours.
The nursing courses covered are Introduction to Practical Nursing (NSG100), made up of 45 lecture hours; Foundations of Nursing (NSG101), made up of 90 lecture hours, 90 lab hours, and 75 clinical hours, totaling 255 hours; Body Structure and Function (NSG102), made up of 90 lecture hours; and Pharmacology (NSG103) made up of 60 lecture hours.
The second semester of Practical Nursing classes consists of 210 hours of theory, lab, and 240 clinical hours.
The Practical Nursing courses covered are Adult Health Nursing I (NSG104), made up of 120 lecture hours and 240 clinical hours; Human Growth and Development (NSG105), made up of 45 lecture hours; and Mental Health Nursing (NSG106), made up of 45 lecture hours.
The third semester of nursing courses consists of 210 hours of theory, lab, and 222 clinical hours.
The Practical Nursing courses covered are Adult Health Nursing II (NSG107), made up of 90 lecture hours and 174 clinical hours; Childbearing, Family, and Pediatric Nursing (NSG108), made up of 60 lecture hours and 48 clinical hours; Community Health Nursing (NSG109), made up of 30 lecture hours; and Transition to Nursing Practice (NSG110), made up of 30 lecture hours.
The following list includes, but is not limited to, many of the most common job titles for which this nursing training program prepares Practical Nursing students and requires the use of the skills learned as a predominant component of the job.
In the following statistics, NCLEX stands for National Council Licensure Examination, the national test for the licensing of nurses, and comes from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The figures are categorized by calendar year and reflect the NCLEX pass rates for individuals the first time they took the test.
The Professional Education Program Review Unit in the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions has the responsibility of registering nursing education programs within the state. Due to possible changes in these data, you may contact the Office of the Professions or Hunter Business School directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Experiences provided in the clinical area are concurrent with topics presented in class.
In the first semester of Practical Nursing classes, the clinical experience takes place during NSG101, Foundations of Nursing, in a long-term care facility for 75 hours distributed throughout the semester.
Practical Nursing students gain clinical experience during NSG104, Adult Health Nursing I, for 240 hours distributed throughout the semester of nursing classes, doing a subacute care rotation at a long-term care and/or rehabilitation facility.
The clinical experience in this semester of Practical Nursing classes takes place during NSG107, Adult Health Nursing II, and NSG 108, Childbearing, Family, and Pediatric Nursing. NSG107 consists of 174 hours at either a long-term care or rehabilitation facility or local hospital providing acute care. NSG108 consists of 48 hours of pediatric and obstetric (OB) clinical experience.
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NSG100 (45 hours)
Practical nursing students are introduced to the role and responsibilities of the licensed practical nurse as a member of the health care team. Hunter Business School students learn about legal and ethical issues related to the practice of nursing. Therapeutic communication skills are also introduced. Corequisites: NSG101, 102, 103
NSG101 (255 hours)
The basic concepts of health and nursing care are presented. Practical nursing students learn about health promotion, restoration, and maintenance, and basic nutrition is introduced. Through experiential learning in the nursing skills laboratory, the student acquires basic nursing skills. During clinical practice at a long-term care facility, the student provides basic nursing care to clients. Corequisites: NSG100, 102, 103
NSG102 (90 hours)
In this Practical Nursing course, Hunter Business School students are introduced to the structures and functions of the human body and the basic concepts of chemistry. They learn how the body systems work together to promote homeostasis. Nursing students also learn to describe to describe body parts and functions using the correct medical terminology. Corequisites: NSG100, 101, 103
NSG103 (60 hours)
This practical nursing class presents the central principles of pharmacology. Hunter Business School students learn dosage calculations, drug administration techniques, major drug classifications, and nursing implications pertinent to selected pharmacologic agents. Corequisites: NSG100, 101, 102
NSG104 (360 hours)
Hunter Business School students begin to explore common alterations to the respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, urinary, and musculoskeletal systems. Also taught are the essential concepts of anesthesia, surgery, and emergency response as they relate to client care. The clinical rotations offered during this Practical Nursing course prepare the student to identify and meet the needs of the adult in an acute care setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Term 1 courses/Corequisites: NSG105, 106
NSG105 (45 hours)
The general principles of human growth and development across the lifespan are covered here. Included are various psychoanalytical, cognitive, and behavioral theories of human development. Current issues relative to the field of developmental psychology are discussed. Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Term 1 courses
NSG106 (45 hours)
In this Practical Nursing course, the Hunter Business School student is introduced to the concepts and principles of psychiatric and mental health nursing for clients across the lifespan. The practical nursing class examines health promotion, maintenance, and restoration for clients with psychiatric disorders and alterations in mental health. While there is no clinical experience for this course, the practical nursing student is able to apply knowledge and skills gained while caring for clients during the Adult Health Nursing I clinical rotation. Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of Term 1 courses
NSG107 (264 hours)
Explored are common alterations to the neurologic, sensory, endocrine, reproductive, integumentary, and immune systems. Practical nursing students learn and apply essential concepts of leadership and management in nursing. The clinical rotation provides opportunities to function both as a team member and leader while caring for clients with complex, chronic health conditions. Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Terms 1 and 2 courses/Corequisites: NSG108, 109, 110
NSG108 (108 hours)
Practical nursing students learn about the impact of health issues related to childbearing, family, and pediatric clients. The focus is placed on nursing care that is directed towards assisting the individual and family achieve optimal wellness. Clinical rotations include prenatal, perinatal, postpartum, and pediatric experiences. Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Terms 1 and 2 courses/Corequisites: NSG107, 109, 110
NSG109 (30 hours)
Practical nursing students are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of the community health nurse. Focus is on the promotion of health and prevention of disease and injury for community groups. Included are health and psychosocial issues within a variety of at-risk, culturally diverse populations. Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Terms 1 and 2 courses/Corequisites: NSG107, 108, 110
NSG110 (30 hours)
This nursing class examines aspects of the transition from Hunter Business School student to practicing nurse. Exploration of job seeking skills, employer expectations, self-care, continuing education, and career advancement is included. Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Terms 1 and 2 courses/Corequisites: NSG107, 108, 109
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for the foreseeable future, three addenda have been added to the Student Handbook.
ToniLynn Sterk, MS, RN
Medford Practical Nursing Chairperson
Hunter Business School
3247 Route 112, Bldg. 3
Medford, New York 11763
631.736.7360
TSterkd@HunterBusinessSchool.edu
Jacquelyn Rudjord
Medford Admissions Representative
Practical Nursing Program
3247 Route 112, Bldg. 3
Medford, New York 11763
631.569.7702
JRudjord@HunterBusinessSchool.edu
Jada Williams
Levittown Admissions Representative
Practical Nursing Program
Hunter Business School
3601 Hempstead Turnpike, Unit 19
Levittown, New York 11756
516.719.6605
JWilliams@HunterBusinessSchool.edu
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