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Monday, January 6, in Levittown
All TEAS test registrations are final and will not be rescheduled or refunded. TEAS tests must be taken at either Hunter Business School campus. Tests taken remotely will not be accepted.
The only new Levittown evening class to start in 2025 will be in April.
This program is comprised of 1,332 hours of classes.
HEGIS Code 5209.20
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.
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.
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.
The method of instruction for classes that start August 2024 and later will be 977 hours of classroom lecture and lab and 355 hours of clinical rotations.
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 modules, each about 16 weeks long. All clinical schedules are subject to change.
The first module of nursing classes consists of 375 hours of classroom lecture and discussion and 75 clinical hours. The second module consists of 210 hours of classroom lecture and discussion, 96 hours of lab, and 144 clinical hours. The third module consists of 210 hours of classroom lecture and discussion, 86 hours of lab, and 136 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 modules. The first module is approximately 26 weeks long, and the second and third modules are approximately 20 weeks each. All clinical schedules are subject to change.
The first module of Practical Nursing classes consists of 375 hours of lecture and discussion and 75 clinical hours. The second module consists of 210 hours of classroom lecture and discussion, 96 hours of lab, and 144 clinical hours. The third module consists of 210 hours of classroom lecture and discussion, 86 hours of lab, and 136 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 15 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 977 hours of theory and lab and 355 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 module of Practical Nursing classes consists of 375 hours of lecture and discussion and 75 clinical hours.
The nursing courses covered are Introduction to Practical Nursing (NSG100), made up of 45 classroom hours; Foundations of Nursing (NSG101), made up of 90 classroom hours, 90 lab hours, and 75 clinical hours, totaling 255 hours; Body Structure and Function (NSG102), made up of 90 classroom hours; and Pharmacology (NSG103) made up of 60 classroom hours.
The second module of Practical Nursing classes consists of 210 hours of classroom and discussion, 96 hours of lab, and 144 clinical hours.
The Practical Nursing courses covered are Adult Health Nursing I (NSG104), made up of 120 classroom hours, 96 lab hours, and 144 clinical hours; Human Growth and Development (NSG105), made up of 45 classroom hours; and Mental Health Nursing (NSG106), made up of 45 classroom hours.
The third module of nursing courses consists of 210 hours of lecture and discussion, 86 hours of lab, and 136 clinical hours.
The Practical Nursing courses covered are Adult Health Nursing II (NSG107), made up of 90 classroom hours, 62 lab hours, and 112 clinical hours; Childbearing, Family, and Pediatric Nursing (NSG108), made up of 60 classroom hours, 24 lab hours, and 24 clinical hours; Community Health Nursing (NSG109), made up of 30 classroom hours; and Transition to Nursing Practice (NSG110), made up of 30 classroom hours.
Experiences provided in the clinical area are concurrent with topics presented in class.
In the first module 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 module.
Practical Nursing students gain clinical experience during NSG104, Adult Health Nursing I, for 144 hours distributed throughout the module of nursing classes, doing a subacute care rotation at a long-term care and/or rehabilitation facility.
The clinical experience in this module of Practical Nursing classes takes place during NSG107, Adult Health Nursing II, and NSG 108, Childbearing, Family, and Pediatric Nursing. NSG107 consists of 112 hours at either a long-term care or rehabilitation facility or local hospital providing acute care. NSG108 consists of 24 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 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 Module I 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 Module I 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 Module I 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 rotations provide opportunities to function both as a team member and leader while caring for clients with complex, chronic health conditions. Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Modules I and II 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 Modules I and II 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 Modules I and II 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 Modules I and II courses/Corequisites: NSG107, 108, 109
Cindi Valenti, MSN, RN
Levittown Practical Nursing Chairperson
Hunter Business School
3601 Hempstead Turnpike, Unit 19
Levittown, New York 11756
516.796.1000, Ext. 129
CValenti@HunterBusinessSchool.edu
ToniLynn Sterk, MS, RN
Medford Practical Nursing Chairperson
Hunter Business School
3247 Route 112, Bldg. 3
Medford, New York 11763
631.736.7360, Ext. 229
TSterk@HunterBusinessSchool.edu
Jacquelyn Rudjord
Medford Admissions Representative
Practical Nursing Program
3247 Route 112, Bldg. 3
Medford, New York 11763
631.569.7702, Ext. 210
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, Ext. 121
JWilliams@HunterBusinessSchool.edu
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