TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - JACKSBORO Practical Nursing Program Book List FY 2014-2015 Book Title Author Publisher ISBN 1st trimester: Fundamental Skills & Concepts in Patient Care 10e (text) Timby Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 9781608317875 67.14 6.71 0.00 Fundamental Skills & Concepts in Patient Care 10e (workbook) Timby Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 9781451151671 26.85 2.69 0.00 Anatomy & Physiology in a Flash Hurst FA Davis 9780803623613 37.09 3.71 0.00 Nutrition & Diet Therapy 5e Lutz FA Davis 9780803622029 51.31 5.13 0.00 Taber's Medical Dictionary 22nd ed (indexed) Rittenhouse Distributing 9780803629776 33.93 3.39 0.00 L.P.N. Notes Clinical Pocket Guide 3e 9780803627666 22.87 2.29 0.00 Caring For Older Adults Holistically 5e Anderson FA Davis 9780803625006 33.93 3.39 0.00 total 2nd trimester: Davis Drug Guide 14e (with C/D) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 9780803639768 33.93 3.39 0.00 Introductory Medical/Surgical Nursing 5e Timby Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 9781437717082 79.17 7.92 0.00 **Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing 6e Leifer Saunders 9781437708240 76.50 7.65 0.00 OR Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing 7e 9781455770151 0.00 0.00 Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 10e (text ) Roach Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 9781451186710 61.61 6.16 0.00 Lippincott's Review for NCLEX-PN 10e 9781469845340 39.49 3.95 0.00 total **depends on availability in January 2015 july 15 2014
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TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - JACKSBORO 2014-2015 PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM PRE-ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Pre-entrance physical $125.00 COMPASS/Asset testing 15.00 TOTAL $140.00 ESTIMATED EXPENSES (the figures given are approximate and are subject to change): 1. Books see attached list for ISBNs $ 800.00 2. Uniform (3) and lab coat (optional) 225.00 3. White shoes 85.00 4. TTCJ tee shirts for trips (3 @ $15) 45.00 5. Clinical liability insurance 12.00 6. Background check before clinical rotation and drug screen 60.00 7. Background check before State Boards 50.00 8. State Board Exam fee, and picture (TN residents only) 315.00 9. School pin and Nurses Cap for graduation 100.00 10. Assessment Technologies Institute resource materials (3 @ $150) 450.00 12. Watch (with a second hand) 45.00 13. Nurse Pak 130.00 14. Supplies 34.00 Subtotal $2,351.00 TUITION (Charges for tuition will follow the Tennessee Board of Regents policies) Tuition (three trimesters @ $1,065 each-estimated) $3,195.00 Technology Access Fee (three trimesters @ $67 each) 201.00 Student Activity Fee (three trimesters @ $10 each) 30.00 Special Program Fee (three trimesters @ $100 each) 300.00 Total Tuition and Fees $3,726.00 TOTAL PRE-ENTRANCE, EXPENSES AND FEES $6,217.00 1 st Trimester 2 nd Trimester 3 rd Trimester Fees $1,132.00 Fees $1,132.00 Fees $1,132.00 Special Program Fee 100.00 Special Program 100.00 Special Program Fees 100.00 Fees Background check before clinical 60.00 ATI resource 150.00 ATI resource materials 150.00 rotation and drug screen materials Student Activity Fee 10.00 Books 400.00 Pin and Nursing Cap 100.00 Books 400.00 Student Activity TN Board License 100.00 ATI resource materials 150.00 Fee 10.00 State Board License 200.00 Uniforms (3) and lab coat (opt.) 225.00 Picture 15.00 TTCJ tee-shirts for ID for trips 45.00 Background check prior to 50.00 State Boards Name tag X2 at $7 each 14.00 Student Activity Fee 10.00 Shoes 85.00 Liability Insurance before clinical rotation 12.00 Insignia (patches) 20.00 Nurse Pak 130.00 Watch 45.00 TOTAL $2,428.00 TOTAL $1,792.00 TOTAL $1,857.00 TOTAL PROGRAM COST $6,217.00 UP-DATED SEPTEMBER 2014 (BOOKS AND SUPPLY PRICES ARE ESTIMATED AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) [*HEALTH/ACCIDENT INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE; SEE SOMEONE IN STUDENT SERVICES FOR THE FORMS/INFORMATION. (MAY BE A CLINICAL REQUIREMENT)]
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM OUTLINE The State Board pass rate for this program for the school year 2012-2013 is 100 %. Retention rates for the Practical Nursing program for 2012-2013 are 63.8 %. Placement rates for the Practical Nursing program for 2012-2013 are 88.5 %. First Trimester Vocational Relations Basic Science and Anatomy Nursing Principles and Skills Gerontology Nursing Nutrition and Diet Therapy Mental Health Clinical Practice Geriatrics Second Trimester Pharmacology and Medicine Administration Maternal and Newborn Care Pediatric Nursing Clinical Practice Medicine Administration Clinical Practice Maternal and Infant Care Clinical Practice Basic Emergency Nursing Clinical Practice Medical /Surgical Clinical Practice Geriatrics Clinical Practice Mental Health Third Trimesters Medical /Surgical Nursing Basic Emergency Nursing Advanced Vocational Relations Clinical Practice Pediatrics Clinical Practice Medical /Surgical Medical/Surgical Nursing Clinical Practice Medical/Surgical Total Program Hours 432 Hours 864 Hours 1296 Hours 1296 Hours Approximately 60% of the curriculum is provided in the classroom. The remaining is gained through onsite clinical experiences. The Practical Nursing Program prepares students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) upon graduation.
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM OUTLINE Admission Requirements: Admission to the Practical Nursing program is not automatic even though the applicant may be otherwise academically qualified and recommended by the Nursing Advisory Committee. Submit application for admission to the College Submit evidence of High school diploma or GED Pass an appropriate admission test (ex. COMPASS Test) Submit reference letters Practical Nursing Advisory Committee approval Submit health record (physician s examination report) Report for enrollment upon notification of acceptance The Nursing Advisory Committee may review all applications for admission to the Practical Nursing program and recommend qualified applicants for acceptance. Qualified applicants not accepted into the class for which they applied may be considered for admission to a subsequent class. Clinical Requirements Submit to and pass a Criminal Background Check (necessary in order to participate in off-campus clinical instruction) Submit to and pass a random drug screen Tennessee Board of Nursing Graduation Requirements: Completion of the 12 th grade, or have received the GED Completed and accredited Practical Nursing program Have gained recommendation by the program staff and instructors based on health and education Student Progress: Student s progress is assessed each trimester (432 clock hour period). Each theory component must be passed with a grade of 81 or better in order to remain enrolled in the Practical Nursing program, as per guidelines set for in the PN program. Failure to do so will result in suspension or termination from the program.