Practical nurses are essential to the healthcare profession, serving as vital links between physicians, registered nurses, and patients. Practical nurses function as members of the client care team in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
The practical nurse engages in a multitude of tasks including the following: assisting the client to learn appropriate self-care techniques; observing, recording, and reporting to appropriate supervisory personnel the client’s general physical and mental condition and any signs and symptoms that may be indicative of change; administering medications; performing wound care; and, preparing patients for operative procedures and other treatments.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded a Diploma in Practical Nursing. In order to obtain the required license to work as a practical nurse in the State of Ohio, the graduate must take and pass the NCLEX-PN exam.
The graduate of the Practical Nursing program is expected to:
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Of Caring
The Art
Students are required to satisfactory complete each of the following clinical requirements above before registering for any clinical(s).
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Enrollment Fee | $50 |
| General Education Courses | $3,847.50 ($285 per credit) |
| Core Nursing Courses | $12,512.50 ($385 per credit) |
| Lab and Skills Fee | $990 |
| Integrated Assessment Fee | $1,800 |
| E Books | $1,098 |
| Technology Fee | $600 |
| Laptop & Software | $750 * (As applicable) |
| Graduation Fee | $100 * (Prior to program completion) |
| Printing Fee | $20 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $20,968.00 (excluding Application, Enrollment, and Laptop fees) |
| make-up fee for any missed clinical | $200 |
| make-up fee for a missed exam (when make-ups are allowed) | $50 |
| exam retake fee for exit exams (fee charged for each retake) | $80 |
| late registration fee | $50 |
| Transfer of credit fee (for each course transferred) | $50 |
| graduation application filing fee | $100 |
| Late Tuition payment fee (assessed against total amount due after two business days) | 5% |
| returned check fee | $35 |
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change per academic year. A tuition payment plan is available to students upon request.
FSCON students are not charged additional or specialized fees for participation in the distance learning program.