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Miami
Valley Career Technology Center
Registration
for Nursing Program at Brethren Retirement Community underway
The
Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC), in a partnership with
the
Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio, is offering a
Practical
Nurse class set to begin in January 2013. The first step in the
enrollment
process is to submit an application with the $65 application fee; the
second
step is the completion of an entrance assessment that can be taken at
the MVCTC
campus in Clayton, Ohio. To schedule an appointment to take an
assessment,
please call the MVCTC Adult Education Office at 937-854-6297.
The
41-week Practical Nursing program is divided into four separate but
integrated
quarters. After initial classroom training, students report to area
healthcare
facilities for clinical experiences on Monday and Tuesday, and continue
in the
classroom on Wednesday through Friday each week.
Licensed
Practical Nurses provide bedside care under the direction of Registered
Nurses.
The program emphasizes hands on care and medication administration.
After
successful completion of the program, graduates may sit for the
National
Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses and receive their license to
practice
nursing (LPN). Graduates may also transition into registered nursing
programs
(RN).
According
to student Stephanie Knight of Arcanum, the program “gives me the
opportunity
to fast track into an RN program.” Jessica Sparks of Greenville stated,
“The
relationship with the Brethren Retirement Community has been
wonderful”.
Heather Zornes of Tipp City added: “It’s an exceptional program.”
John
Warner, President of Brethren Retirement Community commented: “We are
pleased
with the partnership with Miami Valley Career Technology Center and are
looking
forward to the next session. It’s a great opportunity for area
residents to
further their education in the nursing field.” While a number of
students in
the current class are Darke County residents, others travel from Miami
County,
Montgomery County, Preble County, and neighboring Indiana counties.
Students
are encouraged to apply early as classes fill quickly. Financial aid is
available to those who qualify. For pre-admission requirements,
enrollment and
tuition information and entrance assessment dates, contact the Miami
Valley
Career Technology Center Adult Education Office at (800) 716-7161 or
(937)
854-6297. Information is also available at ae.mvctc.com.
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