PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM
2013-2014
Licensed practical nurses are prepared to give direct patient care under the supervision of
a physician or a registered nurse. Employment areas include extended care facilities,
hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, military and home health agencies. This program is
approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and prepares students for the state
licensure exam.
PROGRAM LENGTH: Prerequisite courses (13 credits) can be completed in 6-12
months. Evening prerequisites courses are not offered. A student completes the admission
process by submitting a completed portfolio. The 41-credit practical nursing program is
11 months. The program starts once per year in August. Classes meet full-time days -- 8
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Clinical hours vary. Evening and part-time
nursing programs are not available. Emily Griffith Technical College does not offer a
registered nurse (RN) program.
TUITION for Colorado residents:
Prerequisite courses $ 1505
LPN Program
$ 7813 Payment plans are available.
Books & outside costs $ 2000 See textbook and supply lists.
Total
$11,318
Non-Colorado resident tuition is an additional $100 per credit hour.
Third party agencies will be billed an additional $5 per credit hour.
ASSESSMENT: First complete the college application at Registration.
Testing time: Mon., Tues., & Wed.,
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Room 205
Photo ID required
No appointment necessary
Passing score is 12.0 Reading on a timed TABE A test; 80% PN Math Test
ADMISSION: The complex, detailed admission process is explained in the free monthly one-hour
Practical Nurse Informational Meetings. Dates and times are announced on the school website
www.emilygriffith.edu..
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FINANCIAL AID:
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) also referred to as Pell
Grant is the only federal financial aid offered at Emily Griffith Technical College. It is
recommended that you apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov at least 6 weeks before you
begin the Practical Nurse Program. Help for the financial aid application process is
available through the Financial Aid Office, phone 720 423-4744. Refer to Payment Plan.
Prerequisites courses are not eligible for financial aid reimbursement. More than one
funding source is strongly recommended.
Americans with Disabilities Act and EGTC Compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission to, access to
and the operation of programs, services or activities at EGTC. The college is committed to providing an
environment where students have the opportunity to attain their educational goals. EGTC provides both
physical and programmatic access for all students. Reasonable accommodations will be made in
instructional delivery and evaluation methods to ensure full educational opportunities for students.
Appropriate documentation of a student’s disability is required.
Questions, complaints and requests for additional information may be directed to Eileen Ashford, Special
Needs Advisor, 720-423-4742 or e-mail at Phil_Robberson@dpsk12.org.
To learn more about how to request an accommodation and our special services, please refer to the college
catalog or the college website, www.EmilyGriffith.edu.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Credits completed in the last five years with grades of C or higher transfer from any of
the Colorado public community/junior colleges.
Textbooks may be purchased at Anschutz Medical Center (AMC) Book Store located at
13001 E. 17th Place, Bldg 500, Aurora. 303 724-2665 or
Emily Griffith Online Bookstore: www.EmilyGriffith.edu. Click on navy blue box on
left column --Online Bookstore
Other information:
For nursing background check information: check www.healthcareEX.com
Other nursing schools in the state and requirements: www.cccs.edu/nursing
State Board of Nursing: www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/education
Practical Nurse Duties O*Net Online – www.Onetonline.org, enter 29-2061.00
Workforce Center W.I.A. grant: https://eligibility.coworkforce.com/Eligibility/
Advisor Voice message, 720 423-4717 or Jean _Butler@dpsk12.org
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Practical Nurse Requirements & Prerequisites
Must be completed prior to admission to the Practical Nurse Program
Required Assessment scores—Reading >12.0 and Math >80%
High School transcript showing grades or G.E.D. scores
A current Colorado Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification.
NUA 101/170 Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide, 5 credits, $485
NUA 101/170 courses are not required if you have a current Colorado Nurse Aide
Certification.
ENG 121
English Composition-3 credits-$321
HPR 108
Dietary Nutrition-1 credit, $97 (HWE 100 is accepted.)
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology- 4 credits, $408 (BIO 201 & 202 are accepted.)
HPR 178 Medical Terminology, $194 -strongly recommended as a prerequisite for A&P
See also Practical Nursing Portfolio Check List and Admission Steps.
Courses in the Practical Nurse Program
Code
Fall
NUR 101
NUR 102
NUR 103
NUR 105
NUR 110
NUR 111
NUR 131
Spring
NUR 104
NUR 113
NUR 114
NUR 115
NUR 116
NUR 132
NUR 133
NUR 134
Course
Credit
Tuition
Pharmacology Calculations
Alterations in Adult Health I
Basic Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing Arts and Skills
Basic Concepts of Pharmacology
Socialization into Practical Nursing
Clinical I Nursing Arts and Skills
1
4
1
6.5
3
1
4.5
$134.00
$536.00
$134.00
$1540.50
$402.00
$134.00
$1143.00
Alterations in Adult Health II
Basic Concepts of Maternal-Newborn Nursing
Basic Concepts of Nursing of Children
Basic Concepts in Mental Health and Illness
Basic Concepts of Gerontological Nursing
Clinical II Adult Health
Clinical III Maternal Applications in Nursing
Clinical IV: Advanced Adult Health
5
2
2
1
1
3
1.5
4.5
41
$670.00
$268.00
$268.00
$134.00
$134.00
$762.00
$381.00
$1173.00
$7,813.00
TOTAL Program
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