Practical Nursing
Program Description
TTCN’s school of Practical Nursing is the largest training center for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) in the State of Tennessee. The program is designed for students to obtain the basic competencies needed to sit for a licensure exam to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.
Units of Study
Intro to Basic Nursing (PVR, common emergencies, geriatrics)
Anatomy & Physiology
Nutrition
Drug Calculations
Nursing Fundamentals
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Obstetrics
Mental Health
Pediatrics
Advanced PVR
Clinical Rotations
Work Ethics
Awards
Nursing Technician
Certificate - 432 hrs plus 60 hrs Med Surge clinicals
Practical Nursing
Diploma - 1296 hrs/3-5 Trimesters
Education, Vaccinations, and Documents Required for Enrollment
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Practical Nursing |
Be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED certification; demonstrate proof of MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunity, negative two-step TB skin test, Tetanus shot, and a negative drug screen; submit completed medical form; submit to a background check; minimum COMPASS score 80% in Reading and 50% in Math; attend the orientation session; submit three work references; and, submit an essay. |
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The Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville does not offer a student loan program.
The Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville does not offer a student loan program.
63% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-10, completed it within 12 months.
In May 2010, Nashville, TN experienced a 500-year flood, which affected TTC Nashville's students and graduates. TTC Nashville's ability to gather information on some of its graduates was impacted.
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