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School of Practical Nursing
Why would you
become a Licensed Practical Nurse?
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nursing as a whole
will soon be one of the top 10 fastest growing professions in
the United States. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is an
integral part of nursing and assists in providing nursing care
in a variety of health care settings. The average hourly wage is
$16.
What does an LPN do?
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An LPN works at the direction of a registered nurse, physician, dentist or
podiatrist. In addition to basic care, an LPN administers medications and
treatments; initiates and monitors intravenous solutions; reports adverse reactions to medications and treatments to the
charge nurse; contributes to the nursing assessment; assembles and uses
equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers; collects
samples such as urine, blood and sputum; verifies nursing care through written
documentation; and uses critical thinking/decision-making skills. An LPN also
acts as a patient advocate with respect to the rights, beliefs, property and
confidentiality of each patient.
The Akron School of Practical
Nursing invites you to enroll.
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The Akron School of Practical Nursing is an adult vocational education program
offered to qualified applicants. The full-time day program lasts 41 weeks.
Classes and clinicals are held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The
half-time evening and weekend program lasts 82 weeks. Classes are held from
5-9:30 p.m. on three or four weekday evenings. Clinical hours are during the day
on weekends. A graduate is eligible
to take the National Council Licensing Examination to become a licensed
practical nurse. Classes are held at the Akron School of Practical Nursing
(inside Leggett Elementary School), 619 Sumner St., Akron OH
44311.
Clinical sites are:
- Akron General Medical Center
- Barberton Citizens Hospital
- Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron
- Rockynol Retirement Community
- Summa Health System (Akron City Hospital and St. Thomas
Hospital)
Here is what you will learn
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The Akron School of Practical Nursing offers the following
curriculum:
Term 1
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Nursing I
- Nutrition I
- Pharmacology I
- Vocational Adjustments I
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Term 3
- Nursing 3
- Pharmacology 3
- Intravenous Therapy for the LPN
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Term 2
- Anatomy & Physiology 2
- Nursing 2
- Pharmacology 2
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Term 4
- Nursing 4
- Vocational Adjustments 2
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Are you a candidate to become a Licensed Practical Nurse?
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Application Process:
- Submit an application with the $35 application fee.
- Call the school to schedule the Nurse Entrance Test. This
test measures essential math skills and reading comprehension.
The fee is $35.
- Arrange for an official high school transcript or General
Education Development certificate to be mailed directly to the
school.
- Arrange for work and personal references to be mailed
directly to the school.
- Interview with the faculty.
Conditional acceptance is granted pending verification of
current immunizations, CPR, a negative records check and a
satisfactory physical examination. Please call the Ohio Board of
Nursing for additional information concerning the Ohio Board of
Nursing Rules in regard to felony convictions and mental health
issues.
One class of approximately 60 students is admitted each August. The Nurse
Entrance Test is administered from September-March. The
application process closes in April. Acceptance letters are
mailed in May.
Tuition and fees:
The tuition and additional expenses for books, uniforms,
incidental fees and graduation costs are approximately $10,000.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Financial aid:
Financial aid is available for qualified applicants. The school
is eligible for funding from Pell Grants, student loans
(Stafford), the Workforce Investment Act and the Bureau of
Vocational Rehabilitation. The program is also approved for
veteran's training. Transportation and housing are not provided.
For more information, write or call the Akron School of
Practical Nursing, 619 Sumner St., Akron OH 44311, 330/761-3255,
Fax 330/761-3254.
Accreditations/Approvals
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Accreditations:
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School
Improvement, HC 88, Box 21, Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley WV 25271, 304/372-7877
Approvals:
- The Ohio Board of Nursing, 17 S. High St., Suite 400, Columbus, OH
43215-3413, 614/466-3947
- Ohio Department of Vocational Education, 65 S. Front St., Room 915,
Columbus, OH 43215, 614/644-6661
History
On September 30,
2001, the Akron School of Practical Nursing celebrated 50
years of nursing education. With the support of the Akron
Board of Education and community members, this school was
founded in 1951. To date, the school has over 4,000
graduates, many of whom remain in this area. Following are
the August 2001 comments from the graduation speaker and
former graduate of this school:
"I'm not sure how I first heard about nursing school, but I
always knew I wanted to be a nurse. Since I was already
married and had two small children, eleven months didn't
seem like a long time. When I graduated, I really thought I
would be a Licensed Practical Nurse forever. However, I
thought I could take better care of my patients and have
more job security if I furthered my education. I obtained a
BSN and an MSN from The University of Akron. After holding
several management positions on surgical units, I became a
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Now that I have student
nurses from the Akron School of Practical Nursing coming to
my facility, I can see that the same high standards exist
today that were present in 1979. The school's focus on
patient and family-centered care is still evident, and the
students assist us in providing quality care to our special
residents."
-- by Suzanne
Gill, RN, MSN, LNHA; Graduate of the Class of 1979; Keynote
Speaker, Graduation, Class of 2001
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