Practical Nursing

Total 900 Hours hrs.

Program Training Plan

Class and Lab Training:
This program will prepare students to function at the first level of nursing in a variety of health care settings. Classroom theory is provided concurrently with clinical experiences. Students who complete the practical nursing program will receive a certificate of proficiency from MATC, while being prepared to pass the NCLEX-PN exam and work as a licensed practical nurse. Students may have the opportunity to apply for admission into advanced entry registered nursing programs. This nursing education program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Program Overview

Locations	Thanksgiving Point
Completion Time	Average 9 Months
Tuition	$1.70/per hour
High School Cost	This class is available to adults only.
Adult Cost	$1,530 Tuition + $1,020 Fees + $40 Application Fee Total Tuition & Fees for Adult Student = $2,590
Extra Supply Cost	*See application packet for additional costs
Avg. Starting Wage	$17.26 Hourly, $35,900 Yearly
Certifications	MATC Certificate of Completion (COC), Preparation for Utah State Licensure (LPN)

*

*See Application Packet for additional costs required for textbooks, scrubs, equipment, etc. Students must pay a $30.00 non-refundable nursing application fee upon submission of application.

Download the Practical Nursing Student Handbook here.

Program Length

900 Hours

Course Prerequisites

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Immunizations: current TB test, 2 MMR’s, varicella or evidence of chicken pox, Hepatitis B series, current Influenza and current Tdap.
• Must have a current Nursing Assistant certification (CNA)
• Must have a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer through American Red Cross or Health Care Provider Course through American Heart Association.
College courses below must be completed prior to beginning the PN program. Credits must be transferable to other state schools, and must be completed with a B- grade or higher:
(Anatomy and Physiology must have been taken within the last 5 years.)
• English 1010 (or higher) • Math 1010 (or higher)
• Anatomy (with Lab) • Physiology (with Lab)
Additional recommended courses (extra point per completed course in the application selection process). These courses must be completed prior to application with a C+ or higher.
• Biology

• Microbiology

• Chemistry/Bio or Organic

• Psychology/Human Growth and Development

• Nutrition

• Pathophysiology

• English 2010
ESL students may have additional requirements.

Fall / Spring Schedule

Campus	Completion Time	Days	Time
Thanksgiving Point	9 Months	Mon-Fri	7am to 4pm
H.S. Class Dates	This class is available to adults only.
Adult Class Dates	Fall: August 21, 2012 to May 23,2013/ Spring: January 14, 2013 to December 20, 2013 *The Spring Session will have a break for the summer months. (No class June - July)
(Class times may vary based on clinical site availability)

*

Program dates, times, tuition and fees are subject to change.

• Upon acceptance to the PN program, students will be responsible to provide documentation of
immunization records, CPR certification, and official transcripts. They must also submit a clear background check and drug screen. Final admission and registration will be contingent upon fulfilling this requirement.

Enrollment Information & Deadlines:
Students must be at least 18 years old. A point system will be used to facilitate candidate selection. MATC accepts 24 students per session (Session 1: August 21, 2012 - May 22, 2013 or Session 2: January 14, 2013 - December 20, 2013).
• Application packets for Fall 2012 registration, are due May 10, 2012.
• Application packets for Spring 2013 registration, are due September 28, 2012.
• Application packets for Fall 2013 registration, are due May 10, 2013.
Application packets will be available at: www.mlatc.edu, under the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program page; or for pick up at MATC Thanksgiving Point Student Services. For additional information, email the Nursing Department at: nursing@mlatc.edu (Please note: enrollment deadlines are subject to change. Students may check www.mlatc.edu to verify) Students must pay a $30.00 non-refundable nursing application fee upon submission of application.

Please see our Refund Policy.