Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Practical Nursing (PN) program combines classroom instruction, simulated patient care, and clinical experience to prepare graduates for a successful career in nursing. The Practical Nursing program meets the minimum requirements for approval by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). Graduates of this program receive a Technical Certificate Practical Nursing which prepares them to take the NCLEX-PN. Due to the strenuous nature of the nursing curriculum, BRTC reserves the right to determine eligibility of any student to enroll or continue in the nursing program. Eligibility is determined by the faculty's evaluation of the student's ability to perform the tasks and responsibilities of a Licensed Practical Nurse and to complete the clinical and course objectives. These abilities are re-evaluated during and after each course.
ASBN requires a criminal background check for all graduates applying for licensure. Graduating from a nursing program does not ensure ASBN’s approval to take the licensure examination. Eligibility to take the licensure examination is dependent on meeting standards in the ASBN Nurse Practice Act and Rules. You will be required to sign a statement, before beginning the nursing program, that states you have read and understand ACA §17-3-102, §17-87-302 and §17-87-312 and the specific offenses which, if pleaded guilty, nolo contendere, or found guilty of will make an individual ineligible to receive or hold a license in Arkansas.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
38
Hours
42
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas
Local WIB
5050 - Northeast
Name of Credential
Practical Nursing Technical Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
Yes
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,500.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$100.00 ASBN fees
In-State Tuition
$7,476.00
Other Fees
$2,940.00 Technology & Infrastructure Fee. Student Activity Fee. Student Assessment Fee. Student Success Fee. Facility Maintenance Fee. Distance Education Fee.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$12,222.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$2,700.00 liability insurance, supply kit, drug screen, CPR card, background check, uniforms, laptop, stethoscope, lab coats, conference fees, and other additional program specific fees will be attached to tuition each semester.
Total In-State Program Cost
$14,716.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$19,462.00
