Practical Nursing (PN) Edmonds Community College
About Our Program 7 quarters/21 months Part time program designed for students currently employed in healthcare who are seeking careers in nursing
Program Format On-line/hybrid classes Class meetings 1-2 evenings per week (Monday/Wednesday 4-8) Clinical practica at regional healthcare facilities (day or evening shifts) 10 credit hours per quarter
Online Learning Mandatory Computer Skills / Technology Computer system to adequately support online classroom Reliable Internet connection Create, save, find and manage computer files Access email and Internet Conduct internet searches Send and receive email attachments Computer resources available on campus
Online Learning Course work though Canvas at EdCC Have a back up plan if technology fails Communicate with instructor Commitment / self motivation / self discipline Time management Study and complete assignments Commit at least 20-30 hours per week to course work Log in to Canvas regularly at least 3 times per week
Clinical Experiences Clinical practicum begins in the second quarter of the program Requirements for clinical placement National and WA state criminal background checks (approx cost $80.00) Documentation of Immunizations Health Care Provider CPR Must be renewed annually
ATI Examination ATI Testing Assessment test similar to NCLEX (national nursing licensing exam) format Ongoing assessment of progress and knowledge Preparation for NCLEX success Students must be successful in coursework and ATI testing to progress in the program ATI NCLEX Preparation Course available during 7 th quarter.
Admission Requirements Pre-requisite classes Overall minimum GPA: 2.75 Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) TEAS V Test High School diploma/ged Six months recent patient care experience Professional Recommendations 2 needed (one from faculty/one from employer)
Prerequisite Classes ENGL& 101 English Composition MATH 090 Intermediate Algebra BIOL& 241 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL& 242 Anatomy and Physiology II PSYCH& 200 Lifespan Psychology Minimum GPA 2.75
Nursing Assistant Certification Must have current WA state certification Can receive CNA training at EdCC or other locations Medical Assistant certification will not substitute
Patient Care Experience Documented 6 months recent experience in: Direct patient care experience Nursing assistant Medical Assistant Surgical technician If experience is not as a nursing assistant valid CNA certification is still required.
Computer Skills Verification Proficiency in computer skills required Successful completion of computer courses -or- Successful completion of online courses Familiarity with course management software such as Canvas, Blackboard, Angel, or Moodle preferred
TEAS Examination TEAS V Test of Essential Academic Skills TEAS is a 170 question multiple-choice assessment of basic academic knowledge in reading, mathematics, science and English and language usage. The objectives assessed on the TEAS exam are those which nurse educators feel are most appropriate and relevant to measure entry level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants
5 Components of the TEAS Exam Content Area Number of Questions Amount of Time Allowed Reading 40 50 Mathematics 45 56 Science 30 38 English and Language Usage 55 65 Total 170 209 (3 hours 29 minutes)
TEAS Prep Check the ATI Websites for Study Guides: http://www.atitesting.com/solutions/ PreNursingSchool/TEAS.aspx Study guides are also available in the EdCC library and at the bookstore.
Where do I take the TEAS? EdCC Testing Center The TEAS is offered Monday through Thursday only Monday/Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday/Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM NO TEAS TESTING on Friday For more info call 425.640.1546
What do I need to bring? Your ATI username and password Register at www.atitesting.com Photo ID - government issued ID with signature only (passport, driver s license or state ID card, not EdCC student ID) You will pay $35.00 by credit card to ATI and a $30.00 proctor fee to EdCC. CHECK WITH TESTING CENTER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS
How do I Review my TEAS Score? To review your score: Sign into atitesting.com Click on the My Results tab Click the Proctored Assessments tab Locate the TEAS test and click on the Assessment Report icon Your report will be generated in a PDF format that you can print, save, or email.
How do I Improve my TEAS Score? Create a Focused Review: Sign in to atitesting.com, click My Results and Proctored Assessments Locate the TEAS test and click on the Focused Review icon Select the areas your review should cover and click Create Focused Review Choose from a printable PDF review or Web Page You can close the Focused Review and return to the material to study at another time
Questions? Allied Health Education Office 425.640.1017 Kyra McCoy kyra.mccoy@edcc.edu Program Director Connie Lockwood connie.lockwood@edcc.edu Nursing Instructor Academic Advising advising@edcc.edu 425-640-1458