Program Description
 Okefenokee
Technical College’s Practical Nursing program
gives students the skills needed to provide competent nursing
care. Through academic and clinical training, the student
learns
to provide patient assessments, administer medications, and
other bedside skills. Once passing the State Board Examination
upon exiting the Practical Nursing program, the LPN will
be
able to function under the direct supervision of a registered
nurse, physician, or dentist.
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Length
of Program
Core classes plus four quarters (day program)
Core classes plus six quarters (evening program)
Entrance Date
Several classes are offered each year at the Waycross Campus
(day and evening), and one during the day at the Alma campus.
See Admissions Office for next admit date.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Completion of General Education and Allied Health Core Courses
Age
17 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Additional Requirements
Physical Exam, Hepatitis B vaccine, Immunization Record,
Selection Process, Eye Exam, CPR certification
and PPD tests
required.
Salary Range
$19,200 - $20,160 annually
Job Market
Graduates can be employed at hospitals, doctors’ offices,
school nurse clinics, nursing homes, home health, and many
other public and private health agencies.
Personal Traits Required
A practical nurse must have good work ethics, be people oriented,
and possess great organizational skills.
Curriculum (Day Classes)
To Be Completed Prior to Acceptance
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
|
|
|
|
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| ENG 101 |
|
English |
|
5 |
| MAT 101 |
|
General Mathematics |
|
5 |
| PSY 101 |
|
Psychology |
|
5 |
| AHS 101 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology |
|
5 |
| AHS 104 |
|
Introduction to Health Care |
|
3 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| NSG 110 |
|
Nursing Fundamentals |
|
10 |
| AHS 102 |
|
Drug Calculations and Administration |
|
3 |
| AHS 103 |
|
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
|
2 |
| AHS 109 |
|
Medical Terminology |
|
3 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| NSG 113 |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing II |
|
9 |
| NPT 113 |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum II |
|
7 |
| |
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| NSG 112 |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing I |
|
9 |
| NPT 112 |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum I |
|
7 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 4th Quarter |
|
| NSG 212 |
|
Pediatric Nursing |
|
5 |
| NPT 212 |
|
Pediatric Nursing Practicum |
|
2 |
| NSG 213 |
|
Obstetrical Nursing |
|
5 |
| NPT 213 |
|
Obstetrical Nursing Practicum |
|
3 |
| NSG 215 |
|
Nursing Leadership |
|
2 |
| NPT 215 |
|
Nursing Leadership Practicum |
|
2 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total Hours Required |
|
95 |
Curriculum (Evening Classes)
To Be Completed Prior
to Acceptance
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
|
|
|
|
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| ENG 101 |
|
English |
|
5 |
| MAT 101 |
|
General Mathematics |
|
5 |
| PSY 101 |
|
Psychology |
|
5 |
| AHS 101 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology |
|
5 |
| AHS 104 |
|
Introduction to Health Care |
|
3 |
| AHS 109 |
|
Medical Terminology |
|
3 |
| |
| 1st Quarter |
|
| NSG 110A |
|
Nursing Fundamentals |
|
8 |
| AHS 102 |
|
Drug Calculations and Administration |
|
3 |
| AHS 103 |
|
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
|
2 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| NSG 110B |
|
Nursing Fundamentals |
|
2 |
| NSG 113 |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing II
|
|
9 |
| |
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| NSG 112 |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing |
|
9 |
| NPT 113A |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum
II |
|
3.5 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 4th Quarter |
|
| NSG 213 |
|
Obstetrical Nursing |
|
5 |
| NPT 113B |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum
II |
|
3.5 |
| NPT 112A |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum
I |
|
3.5 |
| |
| 5th Quarter |
|
| NSG 212 |
|
Pediatric Nursing |
|
5 |
| NPT 112B |
|
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum
I |
|
3.5 |
| NPT 213 |
|
Obstetrical Nursing Practicum |
|
3 |
| |
| 6th Quarter |
|
| NSG 215 |
|
Nursing Leadership |
|
2 |
| NPT 215 |
|
Nursing Leadership Practicum
|
|
2 |
| NPT 212 |
|
Pediatric Nursing Practicum |
|
2 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total Hours Required |
|
95 |
|
