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Practical Nursing Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
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Our nursing program is a one year program that meets four days per week, eight hours per day, Monday through Thursday with scheduled tutoring available on Friday's at no charge to the student. For some individuals wishing to enroll in our nursing program that can not commit to a full time schedule there are half-time slots available. If you are unable to attend the one year program and would still like to enroll in our nursing program please contact our registrars office for more details on becoming a half-time student.
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After meeting the above requirements, the final selection of the students will be made by the Admissions Committee and members of the practical nursing department staff members. You will be notified by phone or by letter if you have been accepted into the program. All efforts are made to contact you within two weeks after you have completed your interview.
The Hannibal School of Practical Nursing is a post high school program. It is a 52 week program in length to complete a one year duration. Dismissal dates such as holidays, inclement weather, etc. will correspond to the Hannibal Public School calendar. After an introductory period, the student is rotated through a planned program of clinical and classroom instruction. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and schools and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Should you need more information regarding the statistics of the Missouri State Board of Nursing please contact Mrs. Gwenda Pollard, Coordinator and lead instructor for the nursing program.
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After a 500 hour level introductory period which prepares the student for beginning nursing practice, the student practical nurse is rotated through a planned program of clinical and classroom instruction. The student is under the direct supervision and guidance of the nursing instructors of the Practical Nursing School during both the theoretical and clinical instruction.
The School of Practical Nursing is a department of the Hannibal Career & Technical Center. Clinical facilities are made possible by the cooperation with the Hannibal Clinic, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Beth Haven Nursing Home, Luther Manor Nursing Home, Maple Lawn Nursing Home, and Marion & Ralls County Health Departments.
The Practical Nursing program has been approved as a vocational course by the Missouri State Department of Education since 1962.
Upon acceptance into the health services program, the following documentation(s) is required:
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Philosophy Top
A philosophy of education is the foundation upon which a school is built, and upon which the product of the school program is evaluated. When a particular philosophy of education has been accepted, it becomes a guide in determining the policies of the school. The following is the basic philosophy of the Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing, a part of the Hannibal Public School system of Hannibal, Missouri. We believe that nursing needs exist in the community and surrounding area and that a school for educating practical nurses will help meet these needs.
It is our beleif that those persons accepted into this educational program should be physically and mentally sound, morally acceptable in society, and have an academic and life experiential background which will enable them to profit by such education to the benefit of themselves and to society.
The educational program should be established and maintained along the lines of the nursing process, basic principles of nursing care and requisites essential to the role of a well adjusted, competent practical nurse. An emphasis shall be placed on the development of a holistic understanding of the patient/client in sickness and in health - both as an individual and as a member of the community.
We strongly believe that the graduate of our practical nursing program will be prepared to work successfully and harmoniously as a member of the health care team, and will function effectively in our democratic society.
The outcome criteria of the Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing are
to prepare graduate practical nurses who will be able to:
Educational Curriculum Top
Personal & Vocational Concepts
Growth and Development
Nursing Fundamentals 1
Nutrition
Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
Introduction to Pharmacology
Math Self-Study Program
Level II -500 hours Nursing Fundamentals II
Maternal-Child Nursing:
-Clinical: 2 weeks Maternity Nursing
-2 weeks Pediatrics
Pediatric Nursing I
Geriatrics
Clinical: 2 weeks
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Clinical: 9 weeks Medical-Surgical Nursing
32 weeks Administration of MedicationsClassroom Grading System Top
Students are given a grade for each course. A grade consists of classroom work and performance evaluation in that particular clinical and/or theory area. Grades are expressed in letters and their equivalency in numbers as follows:
A-........................94-95
B+........................92-93
B..........................89-91
B-........................87-88
C+.........................85-86
C..........................82-84
C-........................80-81
Below 80 is failingGrading, Promotion and Graduation Requirements
Following the introductory period a review will be made of each student's level of achievement and general adjustment. To remain in the school and be eligible for promotion, the student must present satisfactory performance in each area of review.
Students who successfully complete all the requirements for the 1500 hour course will be eligible to receive the school pin and diploma and to participate in the formal graduation program.
The qualified graduate of the Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing, who in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act 335.066 (1) through (14), will be eligible to apply to the State Board of Nursing to write the licensure examination for Practical Nursing.
NOTE: It is important for you to know that anyone who has been convicted of a previous felony may not be eligible to take the licensure exam to practice nursing even though they have completed a nursing program. Other grounds for refusal by the Missouri State Board of Nursing to issue a license or revoke a license are explained in the Missouri Nursing Practice Act. The fourteen items listed relate to moral turpitude, intemperate use of alcohol or drugs, and/or previous conviction of a crime. Questions regarding the relevance of this section to a particular situation should be directed to the Coordinator of the Practical Nursing Program prior to enrollment.
If the student successfully passes the examination she/he will be a Licensed Practical Nurse and have the opportunity to become a member of the local, state and national practical nursing organizations.
Student Conduct Policy Top
Students enrolling in the Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing assume a responsibility and an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the school's function as an educational institution. Students are expected to observe proper standards of conduct and morality, and to have due regard for the rights, comforts, policies, and/or laws of the school, health agency, and civic community.
Advanced Placement PolicyStudents will be given an option to test-out of certain courses if they have received college credit for them. An official transcript and course curriculum must be submitted and will be evaluated by the Coordinator, Guidance Counselor and the Director of the Hannibal Area Vocational Technical School to determine eligibility for the advanced placement. No advanced placement will be given for Health Occupations, Certified Nurse Aid, or Medication-Technican courses.
Foreign students must meet the same admission requirements as other students. Applicants from non-English speaking countries may be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of written and spoken English by taking and passing an English proficiency examination prior to acceptance into the program.
Requirements for NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) Top
- Good Moral character
- High School diploma or GED
- Graduate of the Practical Nursing School
Readmission policy
A student who withdraws from the program in good standing (i.e. passing grades in all areas) may be readmitted to a future class on an individual basis. This student shall complete the same requirements for graduation as do other members of the class to which they are admitted. A student who withdraws or is dismissed from the program due to unsatisfactory grades or attendance must reapply following the admission procedure.
Student Services Top
1. Students of the Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing arrange for their own housing, boar, and transportation to and from school and clinical facilities. Meals may be brought from home or purchased at the Hannibal Senior High School cafeteria or in the clinical agencies' cafeterias when the student is on clinical rotation. 2. The Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing and the health-care facilities to which students are assigned do not provide or pay for student health services. In the event of an emergency injury or illness during class or clinical hours, every attempt will be made to provide the student care by the personal physician of the student. If this is not feasible, the student will be referred to the Ambulatory Clinic or the Emergency Room of Hannibal Regional Hospital for emergency care. In the event of illness or accident during class or clinical hours neither the school nor clinical site an assume responsibility. Illnesses are to be reported promptly. Hannibal Career & Technical Center recommends that all students carry health insurance. For additional services, see Counseling on page 17.
3. Academic Advisement: Instructors will schedule evaluative conferences with students on an as-needed basis and at four weeks, twelve weeks, and after each clinical rotation. Any student making 78% or below will be counseled regarding their probationary status and will be placed on a LAP (Learning Activity Program). Students on a probation may be required to attend tutoring sessions after school. 4. Financial Aid Information/Services.(see Adult Student Handbook) 5. Grievance Procedure.(see Adult Student Handbook)
For Additional Information Contact:
Ms. Debbie Housman - Coordinator & Lead Instructor
dhousman@hannibal.k12.mo.usMrs. Comfort Trullinger - Registrar & Financial Aid Officer
ctrullinger@hannibal.k12.mo.usMr. Frank North - Guidance Counselor & Job Placement Coordinator
fnorth@hannibal.k12.mo.us
