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Practical Nursing (PN)

Edmonds Community College

About Our Program

• 7 quarters/21 months
• Part time program designed for

students currently employed in healthcare who are seeking careers in nursing

Program Format

• On-line/hybrid classes
• Class meetings 1-2 evenings per week

(Monday/Wednesday 4-8)

• Clinical practica at regional healthcare

facilities (day or evening shifts)

• 10 credit hours per quarter

Online Learning

• Mandatory Computer Skills / Technology

– Computer system to adequately support online classroom – Reliable Internet connection – Create, save, find and manage computer files – Access email and Internet – Conduct internet searches – Send and receive email attachments

• Computer resources available on campus

Online Learning

• Course work though Canvas at EdCC
• Have a back up plan if technology fails
• Communicate with instructor
• Commitment / self motivation / self discipline

– Time management

• Study and complete assignments
• Commit at least 20-30 hours per week to course work
• Log in to Canvas regularly – at least 3 times per week

Clinical Experiences

• Clinical practicum begins in the second quarter
• f the program
• Requirements for clinical placement

– National and WA state criminal background checks (approx cost $80.00) – Documentation of Immunizations – Health Care Provider CPR

• Must be renewed annually

ATI Examination

• ATI Testing

– Assessment test similar to NCLEX (national nursing licensing exam) format – Ongoing assessment of progress and knowledge – Preparation for NCLEX success – Students must be successful in coursework and ATI testing to progress in the program – ATI NCLEX Preparation Course available during 7th quarter.

Admission Requirements

• Pre-requisite classes

– Overall minimum GPA: 2.75

• Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)
• TEAS V Test
• High School diploma/GED
• Six months recent patient care experience
• Professional Recommendations

– 2 needed (one from faculty/one from employer)

Prerequisite Classes

• ENGL& 101 – English Composition
• MATH 090 – Intermediate Algebra
• BIOL& 241 – Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL& 242 – Anatomy and Physiology II
• PSYCH& 200 – Lifespan Psychology

Minimum GPA 2.75

Nursing Assistant Certification

• Must have current WA state certification

– Can receive CNA training at EdCC or other locations – Medical Assistant certification will not substitute

Patient Care Experience

• Documented 6 months recent experience in:

– Direct patient care experience – Nursing assistant – Medical Assistant – Surgical technician

• If experience is not as a nursing assistant valid

CNA certification is still required.

Computer Skills Verification

• Proficiency in computer skills required
• Successful completion of computer courses
• or-
• Successful completion of online courses
• Familiarity with course management software

such as Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, or Moodle preferred

TEAS Examination

• TEAS V – Test of Essential Academic Skills
• TEAS is a 170 question multiple-choice assessment
• f basic academic knowledge in reading,

mathematics, science and English and language usage.

• The objectives assessed on the TEAS exam are

those which nurse educators feel are most appropriate and relevant to measure entry level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants

• 5 Components of the TEAS Exam

Content Area Number of Questions Amount of Time Allowed Reading 40 50 Mathematics 45 56 Science 30 38 English and Language Usage 55 65 Total 170 209 (3 hours 29 minutes)

TEAS Prep

Check the ATI Websites for Study Guides:

• http://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/

PreNursingSchool/TEAS.aspx

Study guides are also available in the EdCC library and at the bookstore.

Where do I take the TEAS?

• EdCC Testing Center

– The TEAS is offered Monday through Thursday only – Monday/Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Wednesday/Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – NO TEAS TESTING on Friday – For more info call 425.640.1546

What do I need to bring?

• Your ATI username and password – Register at

www.atitesting.com

• Photo ID - government issued ID with signature only

(passport, driver’s license or state ID card, not EdCC student ID)

• You will pay $35.00 by credit card to ATI and a $30.00

proctor fee to EdCC.

• CHECK WITH TESTING CENTER FOR COMPLETE

DETAILS

How do I Review my TEAS Score?

To review your score:

• Sign into atitesting.com
• Click on the “My Results” tab
• Click the “Proctored Assessments” tab
• Locate the TEAS test and click on the “Assessment

Report” icon

• Your report will be generated in a PDF format that you

can print, save, or email.

How do I Improve my TEAS Score?

Create a Focused Review:

• Sign in to atitesting.com, click “My Results” and “Proctored

Assessments”

• Locate the TEAS test and click on the “Focused Review” icon
• Select the areas your review should cover and click “Create

Focused Review”

• Choose from a printable PDF review or Web Page
• You can close the Focused Review and return to the material to

study at another time

Questions?

• Allied Health Education Office 425.640.1017
• Kyra McCoy kyra.mccoy@edcc.edu

– Program Director

• Connie Lockwood connie.lockwood@edcc.edu

– Nursing Instructor

• Academic Advising advising@edcc.edu 425-640-1458