Suffolk Public Schools-Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical Nursing
School Description
Provided by Suffolk Public Schools-Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical NursingSuffolk Public Schools Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical Nursing is a community-based practical nursing program. The program offers a planned curriculum of instruction to educate an individual to be knowledgeable in the skills and abilities essential to practice, as an entry-level practical nurse, in a safe and effective manner.
The program begins each February and is twelve months in length. One class is accepted each year.
Students spend the first four months in the classroom, taking classes such as Anatomy and Physiology, Medical-Surgical, Nutrition, Obstetrics, Pediatrics. The remaining eight months include academic studies and supervised care of patients at Sentara Obici Hospital and other
health care agencies. Students follow an eight-hour day, five-day-a-week schedule.
Upon successfully completing the program, the graduate is eligible to take the National Commission
Licensing Examination in Nursing (NCLEX) for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Although the school does not guarantee employment to its graduates, the opportunities are unlimited.
Licensed Practical Nurses may seek employment in hospitals, nursing homes, public health, school nursing, private duty nursing, Civil Service, Armed Forces and in specialized fields.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Expenses
- Most Popular Program:
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Program Cost:
- $ 11,444
- Program Length:
- 1,520 hours
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 100%
Certificate Programs at Suffolk Public Schools-Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical Nursing
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
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Surgical Technologist
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Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.See more schools with programs in Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.See more schools with programs in Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Most Popular Programs | Program Cost | Est. Books and Supplies Cost | Program Length |
Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): |
$ 10,440 | $ 1,004 | 1520 hours |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: |
$ 9,492 | $ 480 | 1650 hours |
Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS): |
$ 6,742 | $ 900 | 915 hours |
Surgical Technologist: |
$ 6,435 | $ 420 | 1110 hours |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,050 | 50% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,000 | 50% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,625 | 100% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
