{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-3189ecc7-dcaf-4ecc-b160-3d28b1a04ef4","@type":"ceterms:Certificate","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-3189ecc7-dcaf-4ecc-b160-3d28b1a04ef4","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Practical Nursing"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-5944d391-98b7-49b6-bf0b-47dbe31cc0e2"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:condition":{"en-US":["The technical colleges are open without regard to race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability to all persons who are juniors in high school or older who are interested in career/technical education as preparation for employment. Qualified students applying to most programs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis during enrollment periods. A standard high school diploma is a prerequisite for the Practical Nursing program.  Students who do not demonstrate attainment of literacy grade levels at the 6th grade level or higher in Reading, Math, and Language on a commonly accepted literacy assessment will be referred to an Adult Education program for developmental education, prior to enrollment at FMTC. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. The District may assess each student\u0026#8217;s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation. ADMISSIONS STEPS: 1. Submit application. You may apply in person on campus at 3800 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers. 2. Determine Florida residency for tuition purposes. In order to qualify for in-state tuition, prospective students must bring in two types of documentation proving they have legally resided in Florida at least 12 months prior to the first day of their first term of enrollment. If a student is under the age of 24 and independent, he/she must show proof of independent status. If he/she is under the age of 24 and is still dependent on a parent/guardian, the parent/guardian must provide proof of residency. 3. Submit transcripts. Request official high school or GED™ transcripts to be sent to FMTC Admissions, 3800 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33916. Transcripts may also be delivered in person if they are in a sealed envelope. It is not necessary to provide your diploma. The diploma will not be accepted as documentation of high school or GED™ graduation. Note: If you do not have a high school diploma or GED™, you may still be eligible to enroll in some programs at FMTC. Please talk with an admissions specialist.\nSteps to Enrollment for PN program: 1. Attend an Information Session (Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. [when school is in session]) 2. Meet with an Admissions Specialist 3. Register for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) 4. Complete an admissions essay 5. Complete program registration with an Admissions Specialist and pay registration fee 6. Submit all required documents: Official high school or GED transcript, Offical transcripts from any other post-secondary education related to the nursing field, Documentation of employment or volunteer history in the healthcare field, Proof of Florida residency (for tuition purposes). Admission to the Practical Nursing program is competitive. An Admissions Committee, composed of school faculty, will review all applications and determine admittance. After the application deadline, each application will be evaluated utilizing the selection criteria. The Admissions Committee will determine which applicants will be accepted based on the applicants\u0026#8217; score on the Selection Criteria Matrix. If there is a tie, an interview will be scheduled. A letter is mailed out approximately two weeks after the application deadline to notify the prospective student of their admission status. If an applicant is not selected for the upcoming class, he/she will be notified by mail and will be asked to respond, notifying the school of intentions to resubmit the Practial Nursing application or to seek enrollment in another program. 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LPNs work in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors' offices, and other settings where health care is delivered. The work week is usually 40 or more hours and may include 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays. The LPN must have the ability to respond calmly under pressure in emergency situations. The work can be physically demanding requiring the ability to bend, stoop, and lift. This program has been approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing so that qualified graduates may take the examination to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Florida.\r\n\r\nThe Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to take and pass the licensing examination and gain employment as licensed practical nurses. The program includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience in local hospitals and nursing homes. Included in the program are health careers core, nursing assistant, nursing fundamentals, body structure and function, nutrition, administration of medication, medical surgical nursing, maternity and pediatric nursing, bio-psycho-social nursing, transitional nursing, and employability skills.\r\n\r\nThe content includes theoretical instruction and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; theoretical instruction and clinical experience in acute care, long-term care, and community settings; application of vocational role and function; personal, family, and community health concepts; nutrition; human growth and development over the life span; body structure and function; interpersonal relationship skills, mental health concepts; pharmacology and administration of medications; legal aspects of practice; and current issues in nursing. Additional information may be found in the Practical Nursing Student Handbook.\r\n\r\nThis program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to take and pass the licensing examination (NCLEX) and gain employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse."},"ceterms:alternateName":{"en-US":["Practical Nursing"]},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.fortmyerstech.edu/course/practical-nursing/","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}},"ceterms:learningDeliveryType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:InPerson","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Delivery Type"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"In-Person Only"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Delivery is only face-to-face."}}],"ceterms:instructionalProgramType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=56","ceterms:targetNode":"https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=56\u0026cip=51.3901","ceterms:codedNotation":"51.3901","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Classification of Instructional Programs"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training."},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist.  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