Opportunities in Health Care
Graduate from an accredited program Be an asset to your community Become a voice in health care Increase your income
Financial Assistance
Students must file the FAFSA to determine eligibility and may receive: Federal Pell Grant Federal Stafford Loans Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Investment Act VA/GI Bill A+ KS Works
Nevada School of Practical Nursing Program of Nevada Regional Technical Center
Accredited through the Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road Building 300, Suite 325 Atlanta, Georgia (800-917-2081) The Practical Nursing Program is fully approved by Missouri State Board of Nursing, and the Missouri Department of Education. Per Missouri Statutes of Nursing: MO NPA Section 335.066: Completion of this program does not guarantee eligibility to take the National Licensure Exam.
Career Opportunities
Community health Schools Hospitals Physician’s offices Skilled care facilities Long term care
Updated 9/2/2016
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY No discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap in admission to or access to, or treatment of employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Nevada R-5 School District compliance with regulations should contact Dr. Tyson Beshore at 417448-2000.
Contact: Linda Douglas, MSN/Ed, RN, Director Bowman Building, 2015 N West Nevada, MO 64772 Phone: 417-448-2016 ext. 230 Fax: 417-448-2018 E-mail:
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Extraordinary People With compassionate Careers
Check us out on the web www.nevada.k12.mo.us or Google us: NRTC school of practical nursing
Admission Requirements High school diploma/GED HiSET 18 years of age or older Good physical/mental health and immunization records Good moral character (references) Acceptable score on pre-entrance exam Clear criminal background check Adequate finances Reliable transportation
Ability Requirements Lift up to 50 pounds Think critically Interpersonal skills Communication Mobility Motor skills Hearing/visual acuity Tactile acuity Health stamina Reading comprehension Math comprehension
Curriculum Life Cycles Anatomy & Physiology Fundamentals in Nursing I, II, III, & IV Personal & Vocational Concepts I and II Geriatric Nursing IV Therapy Introduction to Medications Math for Meds Nutrition Medical/Surgical Nursing I & II Obstetrical Nursing Pediatric Nursing
Program schedule 10 month program First semester Monday- Friday: classroom with lab practice Second semester Mon & Tues clinicals Wed & Thurs classroom Approximately every other Friday
Student Resources Simulation lab Computer lab Health resources library Progressive curriculum IV certification Highly-qualified nurse educators
Graduation Requirements Maintain 95% or higher attendance Maintain 80% or higher grade in all academics Maintain 85% or higher in clinical work Master 90% established competencies & adequately perform required competencies Perform all functional abilities required for practical nursing Pass math proficiency exam: score 90% or higher
