Definition & Purpose

Practical nurses (PNs) care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Most PNs provide basic bedside care, taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores, and give alcohol rubs and massages.

PNs monitor their patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. They collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. To help keep patients comfortable, PNs assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.

In States where the law allows, they may administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous fluids. Some PNs help to deliver, care for, and feed infants. Experienced PNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides. In addition to providing routine bedside care, PNs in nursing care facilities help to evaluate residents’ needs, develop care plans, and supervise the care provided by nursing aides. In doctors’ offices and clinics, they also may make appointments, keep records, and perform other clerical duties. PNs who work in private homes may prepare meals and teach family members simple nursing tasks. Most practical nurses in hospitals and nursing care facilities work a 40-hour week, but because patients need round-the-clock care, some work nights, weekends, and holidays. They often stand for long periods and help patients move in bed, stand, or walk.

Career Outlook

Employment opportunities for Practical Nurses are expected to be excellent in the years to come. There is an expected growth of 12% between 2016-2026 for this area of nursing. The growing elderly population, which requires more care from trained personnel, and the general growth of health care will also cause this job market to expand. Another area of exceptional growth for PNs will be in nursing homes. Long-term care of elderly patients will be an increasing concern to the nation’s health care system.Please visit www.bls.gov

to find out more information about the PN program.

Course Objective

Verve College will train every enrolled student to gain knowledge in both clinical and didactic areas in the field of practical nursing. Upon successfully passing the program with 84% or higher and passing the ATI Exit Exam with a predicted probability of passing NCLEX-PN with a score of 94% or higher, The student will receive a diploma in Practical Nursing, and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN State Licensure Exam.

Course Description



Verve College’s Practical Nurse (PN) program/courses in Chicago and Oak Brook is a 12-14 month certificate/diploma program which prepares students to provide nursing care for the sick, injured and otherwise disabled health patients. The PN program utilizes a blended learning methodology, which includes classroom instruction, laboratory simulations at our own PN labs present in both campuses, externships in clinical settings such as hospitals and nursing care facilities, and online practice and exam preparation. After successful completion of the PN courses with a minimum grade of “B”, students must take the ATI Exit Exam and pass it with a 94% or higher on the Probability of passing NCLEX on the first attempt. After taking the ATI Exit Exam students will receive a certificate in Practical Nursing, and will be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN State Licensure Exam

Course Outline

NUR 101 (19 weeks) (450 Clock Hours)

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or transcript with Graduation date, Illinois State Certified Nurse Assistant, College transcripts for Anatomy and Physiology minimum 8-9 credit hours with a grade of C or higher, take and pass the ATI Teas entrance exam with a 45% or higher.

Module A:

History/ Legal, Scope of Practical & Delegation

Asepsis & Infection Control/Nutrition, Elimination & Hygiene

Physical Assessment/ Vitals

Module B:

Nursing Process, Critical Thinking

Medical Calculation (Pharmacology)

Module C:

Admissions, Transfer, Discharge/ Documentation

Safety & Body Mechanics/ Patient Mobility

Module D:

Life Span Development/ Culture / Pain / Loss, Death

Wound Care, Specimen Collections, Fluid & Electrolytes, Intravenous/Perioperative Care

NUR 102 (19 weeks) (450 Clock Hours)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of N101 with an 84% or higher.

Module A:

Neurology

Mental Health

Module B:

Gastrointestinal & Liver

Blood, Lymph, Cardio & Peripheral Vascular Disease

Respiratory

Musculoskeletal

Module C:

Genitourinary

Endocrine

Reproductive, Visual and Auditory

Immune & Oncology

NUR 103 (8 weeks) (180 Clock Hours)

Prerequisites: Successful completion of N102 with an 84% or higher.

Module A:

Antepartum, Postpartum, Newborn

Pediatrics

Community, Older Adult, Palliative Care, Human Immune Deficiency Virus

Licensure

Verve College graduates are eligible to take NCLEX -PN examination. The cost of tuition includes NCLEX -PN Exam at 1 try only.

Verve College has set the goal of providing the highest quality education in a supportive and stimulating environment by hiring highly qualified faculty with considerable knowledge and experience, and varied cultural backgrounds; students will discover an excellent opportunity to enhance their knowledge at Verve College. This knowledge allows both the faculty and the student to incorporate educational standards with the need for individual customization that should be initiated when integrating health care and the community.

PN Labs

Class Schedule

2020 PN CLASS SCHEDULE Practical Nurse (PN) Day Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 10AM–2PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 03/23/20–08/24/20 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 09/28/20–03/1/21 N103 03/29/21–05/24/21 Evening Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 5PM–9PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 5/25/20 – 10/26/20 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 11/30/20 – 5/3/21 N103 5/31/21 – 7/26/21 Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM – 3:30PM N101 08/8/20–01/9/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 02/13/21–07/17/21 N103 08/14/21–10/9/21 Evening Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 5PM–9PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 09/7/20–02/8/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 03/15/21–08/16/21 N103 09/13/21–11/8/21 Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM–3:30PM N101 12/12/20–5/15/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 06/19/21–11/20/21 N103 01/8/22–03/12/22 2021 PN CLASS SCHEDULE Practical Nurse (PN) Day Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 10AM–2PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 03/22/21–09/20/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 10/18/21–04/22/22 N103 05/23/22–07/27/22 Evening Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 5PM–9PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 05/24/21–11/19/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 01/03/22–07/01/22 N103 08/01/22–10/03/22 Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM – 3:30PM N101 08/07/21–03/05/22 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 04/09/22–09/10/22 N103 10/08/22–12/10/22 Evening Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 5PM–9PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 09/13/21–02/15/22 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 03/14/22–09/23/22 N103 10/24/22–12/22/22 Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM–3:30PM N101 12/11/21–06/11/22 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 07/09/22–01/07/23 N103 02/04/23–04/08/23

Chicago Practical Nurse (PN) Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM–3:30PM N101 03/28/20–08/29/20 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 10/3/20–03/6/21 N103 04/3/21–05/29/21 Day Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 10AM–2PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 05/11/20–10/12/20 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 11/16/20–04/19/21 N103 05/10/21–07/5/21 Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM–3:30PM N101 08/15/20–01/16/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 2/20/21–07/24/21 N103 08/21/21–10/16/21 Evening Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 5PM–9PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 11/16/20–04/19/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 05/24/21–10/25/21 N103 11/22/21–1/17/22 Chicago Practical Nurse (PN) Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM–3:30PM N101 03/27/21–09/18/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 10/16/21–04/16/21 N103 05/07/22–07/09/22 Day Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 10AM–2PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 05/10/21–11/04/21 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 12/06/21–06/02/22 N103 06/27/22–08/29/22 Weekend Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Saturday & Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 7AM–3:30PM N101 08/14/21–03/12/22 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 04/09/22–09/17/22 N103 10/15/22–12/17/22 Evening Class Days Hrs Clinical C-Hrs. Schedule Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri 5PM–9PM Wednesday 7AM–3:30PM N101 11/15/21–05/12/22 *End dates are tentative and are subject to change N102 06/06/22–12/01/22 N103 01/09/23–03/13/23

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Course Tuition: $22,995 Registration Fee: $150.00 (Non-refundable)

Application fee: $75.00 (Non-refundable)

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

Hours: 1080 hours / 14 to 15 Months.