PROGRAMS OFFERED: NEW JERSEY
Metropolitan Learning Institute (New Jersey) currently offers the Practical Nursing Program with future plans to expand operations in the field of Medical and Allied Health instruction.
INSTRUCTIONAL HOUR
Each fifty (50) minute class period of a term is equal to one (1) instructional hour which is also equivalent to one clock hour. A clock hour is 60 minutes less a ten-minute break which is fifty (50) minutes of actual instruction time.
PROGRAM LENGTH
60 Weeks or 15 Months, 4 Terms (72 Credit Hours / 1440 Clock Hours)
Note: This schedule represents 15 Months of actual study and does not include National
Holidays and School Breaks.
HOURS OF STUDY
Two sessions (Day and Evening) are available to Practical Nursing students:
GENERAL EDUCATION: (Theory Only : 360 Clock Hours / 24 Credit Hours)
Day Classes:
Theory : 9:00-12:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM 5 days a week for 11 Wks.
9:00-12:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM for 2 days
Review & Testing: 9:00-12:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM 4 days a week for
3 Weeks and
9:00-12:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM for 3 days
Evening Classes :
Theory : 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM and 9:00-11:00 PM 5 days a week for 11 Wks
Review & Testing : 5:30 PM-7:30 PM and 8:00-10:00 PM 5 days a week
for 3 Weeks and
5:30 PM-7:30 PM and 8:00-10:00 PM for 3 days and
5:30 PM-8:30 PM for 1 Day OR
Saturday : Regular or Make-up classes as per arrangement.
NURSING COURSES: (Theory and Clinical Experience: 1080 Clock Hours / 48
Credit Hours)
Day Classes:
Theory: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM & 12:00 PM-2:00 PM two days per week
Skills Lab: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM once a week
Clinical Experience: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM two times per week
Availability of week-end clinical hours - As per arrangement.
Evening Classes:
Theory : 5:30 PM-7:30 PM and 8:00 PM-10:00 PM two times per week
Skills Lab : 5:30 PM-9:30 PM once a week
Clinical Experience : 5:30 PM-11:30 PM two times per week
Availability of week-end clinical hours - As per arrangement.
NOTE: Week-end schedules are utilized for clinical experiences and/or make-up hours if weekly
schedule is not possible depending on site availability.
To assure successful completion of the training program in Practical Nursing, any applicant wishing to matriculate in present or future programs are required to be available for class sessions covering the entire length of the program. Any applicant whose work schedule or other obligations conflict with the session hours will be denied admission. Likewise, any student whose work schedule or other obligations conflict with the session hours while enrolled in the nursing program will be appropriately counseled. Refusal to abide by this commitment is a cause for dismissal.
COURSE PATTERN
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
The Practical Nursing Program of Metropolitan Learning Institute (New Jersey) requires 15 Weeks (1 Term) of Foundation/General Education Courses and 45 Weeks (3 Terms) of Practical Nursing Courses. Successful completion of the course pattern allows the graduate eligibility to take the state licensing examination, the NCLEX-PN. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.0)(75%) or better and, by the end of the program, the student must achieve a cumulative GPA of "C" (2.0)(75%) or better to qualify for the school's exit exam and meet licensure requirements of the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Foundation courses: |
Course Title |
Credits |
ENG 101 |
English Comp. & Comm. |
3 credits/45 hrs lecture |
TOTAL 24 Credit Hours (360 Clock Hours)
Practical Nursing Courses: |
Course Title |
Credits |
Trimester I
Trimester II
Trimester III |
Introduction to Client Centered care
Care of the Client with Self-Care Deficits I
Care of the Client with Self-Care Deficits II |
8 credits/120 hrs lecture
8 credits/120 hrs lecture
8 credits/120 hrs lecture |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS : 72 Credit Hours (1440 Clock Hours)
* NOTE: These credit hours are not equivalent to college credits and are non-transferable.
ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK: SELF-CARE DEFICIT THEORY OF NURSING
The Self-Care Theory, developed by nursing theorist Dorothea Orem, is based on the belief that the individual has a need for self-care actions and that nursing can assist the person in meeting that need to maintain life, health and well-being, This is a general theory composed of three theories namely:
1. The Theory of Self-Care
2. The Theory of Self-Care Deficit and
3. The Theory of Nursing Systems
Self-care consists of activities that individuals carry out on their own behalf. These actions are deliberate, have a pattern and sequence, and are developed from day-to-day living. Self-care agency is a term used to describe an individual's ability to perform self-care and to meet the universal self-care requisites of air, water, food, elimination, activity and rest, solitude and social interaction, prevention of hazards, and promotion of human functioning. A person with identified health-related self-care deficits is a person who needs nursing care. The three nursing systems namely: (1) wholly compensatory (2) partially compensatory and (3) supportive-educative define degrees to which nursing assistance is needed to meet self-care needs.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Information on the Practical Nursing Program offered by Metropolitan Learning Institute (NJ) includes the program's objective, code, completion time, sessions, entrance requirements, maximum time frame and evaluation points, credential awarded, and course requirements (arranged in alphabetical order by term).
Program Objective:
The Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare graduates to function as entry level practical nurses upon graduation. The program commences with 285 hours of instruction in General Education courses. Students learn foundational knowledge in English, Math, Computer Literacy, Anatomy and Physiology, Developmental Psychology, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology. Basic knowledge learned are transferred and applied to the 3 succeeding nursing courses using Dorothea Orem's Self-Care framework as the basis for organizing the curriculum.
LPN 101 focuses on all aspects of Fundamentals of Nursing and introductory Geriatric concepts applicable to all clinical areas in practical nursing.
LPN 102 addresses all aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing and
LPN 103 focuses on Childbearing/Childrearing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Emergency Nursing and Leadership concepts. Theoretical concepts learned in the classroom are applied thru hands-on supervised practice in the nursing skills laboratory and clinical areas. The school affiliates with hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, out-patient clinics, doctor's offices, residential centers, home care, and other community agencies to provide real-life experiences preparatory to graduation.
Graduates are assisted with job preparation and placements. Upon completion, successful candidates review, apply and sit for the NCLEX-PN national certification examination. Passing the exam confers to the graduate a license to practice in New Jersey as a "Licensed Practical Nurse" (LPN). This license is transferable within the United States and can be obtained by writing to the appropriate Board of Nursing of the state where the graduate desires to practice.
Program Code: 51.1613 - Practical Nursing
Program Requirements:(in alphabetical order by term)
TERM: |
COURSE TITLE |
COURSE CODE | HOURS |
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4 |
Anatomy and Physiology Computer Literacy Developmental Psychology English Composition and Communication Math Medical Terminology Pharmacology Review & Testing
Introduction to Client Centered Care
Care of the Client with Self-Care Deficits I
Care of the Client with Self-Care Deficits II |
A &P 102 COMP 101 PSYCH 102 ENG 101 MATH 101 MT 102 PHARM 102 RET 100
LPN 101
LPN 102
LPN 103 |
45 45 45 45 45 15 45 75
360
360
360
|
Completion Time:
Day Program : Four Terms at 15 weeks each (1440 Clock Hours, 15 weeks)
Evening Program : Four Terms at 15 weeks each (1440 Clock Hours, 45 weeks)
Sessions: Full time sessions are available in the morning and in the evening. Students attend classes 24-25 hours per week.
Program Readiness:
Applicants who speak English as a second language must demonstrate the ability to communicate in conversational English during the initial interview or intake process. All applicants are required to take the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) or any equivalent nursing entrance exam to determine aptitude for nursing. Candidates must achieve satisfactory ratings in essay writing and personal interview, meet essential eligibility requirements of Core Performance Standards for participation in the nursing program* (See Appendix A) and obtain a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) clearance. Any applicant who scores below the minimum cutoff mark in any given test or who does not meet eligibility requirements and clearances is advised to reconsider his/her career training choice.
Entrance Requirements (Pre-Nursing)
1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
3. Be of good moral character (3 letters of personal reference)
4. Pass the qualifying nurse entrance exam. Possible choices are:
a. Nurse Entrance Test (NET)
b. Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
c. NLN Pre-Admission Examination for PN Programs
Note: The entrance exam may be waived in applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree from a regionally accredited college or has a minimum SAT score of 800 total with at least 450 verbal and 350 Math.
5. Pass the scheduled personal interview.
6. Demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through essay writing.
7. Obtain Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) clearance.
8. Meet essential eligibility requirements of Core Performance Standards for Participation in the nursing program * .
* Adopted from the Southern Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (SCCEN), 1993 Re-approved 2004
Admission to the School of Practical Nursing:
Official acceptance to the School of Practical Nursing is contingent upon the applicant’s ability to maintain a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) or numerical grade of 75% for each course and a cumulative grade of "C" (2.0) or 75% GPA or better, on the general education courses for the Practical Nursing Program. A student who fails two (2) or more pre-nursing or general education courses will not be considered for admission. A failure is defined as any grade below "C" (2.0) or numerical grade of 74 % and below. Student must meet essential eligibility requirements of Core Performance Standards for participation in the nursing program.
Upon official acceptance to the School of Practical Nursing, the applicant must:
1. Meet the health requirements of the program
2. Provide evidence of and maintain health insurance coverage.
3. Provide and maintain a current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
4. Provide a copy of and maintain a student malpractice insurance coverage.
5. Possess a driver's license/transportation or proof that he/she has the means to travel to all classes and to all clinical sites.
Attend the Nursing Orientation Program.
Maximum Time Frame and Evaluation Points:
The maximum time frame to satisfy program requirements is six terms (2160 hours). Evaluation points are every term (360 hours for Pre-Nursing and every 360 hours for each Nursing Course).
Credential Awarded: Diploma
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FOUNDATION / PRE-NURSING COURSES:
A&P 102 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This course introduces the student to the use of specialized medical terms, basic concepts, and fundamental principles necessary to build a foundation of special knowledge and understand the structure and functions of the human body. Learning how the body works starts at the cellular level,progresses on to the study of various body systems, and culminates with a fundamental understanding of embryonic development and the basics of genetics and inheritance. Common health disorders are examined as it relates to specific anatomical references during the period of study. Anatomical models and other audiovisual aids are utilized to provide vivid illustrations.
COMP 101 - COMPUTER LITERACY
This course focuses on teaching basic computer skills with Microsoft Office XP. The course provides an understanding of the terminology of personal computers, the basics of running a program, creating a word processing document, navigating through and between documents, performing basic editing, formatting and sorting documents, creating and printing envelopes and labels, how to save work, file management, accessing online help and information, and communicating by E-Mail. Students navigate through Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook applications.
ENG 101 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION AND COMMUNICATION
This course focuses on strengthening basic skills in English and the development of critical reading, writing and thinking skills. Emphasis is on various practical forms of communication used in the professional workplace. Working with technology, students learn to prepare and write reports, communicate in a business environment, and prepare for employment.
MATH 101 - MATHEMATICS
This course focuses on strengthening basic arithmetic skills and developing proficiency in practical computations and calculations commonly encountered in the professional workplace. Students learn the basic statistical interpretation of charts, graphs and tables.
MT 101 - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This instructional course provides a quick, easy and fun way to read, write and learn medical terms. The student begins by recognizing prefixes, suffixes and word roots, and combines them to form medical terms. Knowledge learned in Anatomy and Physiology is simultaneously applied to continuously build a significant amount of commonly used medical vocabulary. Computer adaptive technology is utilized to build a foundation beyond memorization, to apply correct spelling and pronunciation and to expand knowledge through self-paced learning. Terminologies that enhance Spanish communication are introduced to meet the needs of a majority population of the culturally diverse community served by the program.
PHARM 102 - PHARMACOLOGY
This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of Pharmacology for nursing practice. It includes the study of basic pharmacologic concepts, drug sources, classifications, actions, interactions, side and toxic effects and contraindications. Basic principles of Pharmacokinetics (the study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) and the essentials of how major and commonly used drugs are therapeutically utilized in various disease states are discussed. A special section is devoted to patient teaching focusing on safety measures and avoidance of errors and complications. Principles of drug administration for the elderly/Geriatric population are incorporated.
Students learn the role of regulatory agencies in the control and distribution of drugs and the legal considerations of drug use and administration. Introductory knowledge on calculation, drug preparation and administration is presented. The role of the nurse in patient teaching as well as the safe and effective administration of medications is emphasized.
PSYCH 102 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the study of human development across the lifespan. The course is divided into four general sections with several sub-sections within the birth-death continuum. Developmental theories, physical changes, cognition and socialization of humans from the newborn period through the stages of infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, young and middle adulthood and late adulthood are discussed. Death and bereavement and social issues such as friendships, love relationships, sexual orientation, career development, moral issues and spirituality are explored.
NURSING COURSES:
LPN 101 - INTRODUCTION TO CLIENT CENTERED CARE
This course focuses on patient centered study of fundamental nursing concepts that apply to all clinical areas in practical nursing. The student is introduced to Orem's concepts and learns to identify the client's self-care deficits/needs within a nursing process approach. The course is focused on two major Universal Self-Care Requisites of (1) Promotion of Human Functioning and (2) Prevention of Hazards. Critical thinking concepts are introduced. The student is exposed to health-care related technology, learns to manipulate devices used to meet patient self-care needs and acquires the basic preparatory foundation for clinical hands-on experience.
All aspects of Fundamentals of Nursing are addressed and introductory principles in the care of the elderly population are incorporated. This course provides the student the initial opportunity to have intimate contact with clients, allowing them to provide basic care. LPN 101 is the first step towards seeking knowledge and skills to prepare for a career in Practical Nursing. Students apply theoretical knowledge and basic skills in on-campus laboratory and Long Term Care facilities.
LPN 102 - CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH SELF-CARE DEFICITS I
This course gives the student more opportunities to provide advance care to clients. Critical thinking skills are enhanced and increased awareness to ethical-legal issues, safety and accountability in nursing practice are developed. The student is exposed to more advance health-care related technology and continues to learn and manipulate devices towards meeting patient self-care needs. All aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing are addressed. The course focuses on the study of concepts that apply to clients with nursing needs necessary to meet the Universal Self Care Requisites of (1) Prevention of Hazards (2) Air and Water (3) Food, Water and Elimination and (4) Activity and Rest.
Knowledge obtained from foundational courses are applied towards further understanding of the pathophysiology, common deficits, diagnostic exams, medical/surgical management and psychosocial aspects of patient care. The student utilizes the nursing process approach to identify the individual client's self-care deficits and assists in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. LPN 102 is the second step towards seeking knowledge and skills to prepare for a career in Practical Nursing. Students apply theoretical knowledge and basic skills in on-campus laboratory and Acute Care clinical facilities.
LPN 103 - CARE OF THE CLIENT WITH SELF-CARE DEFICITS II
This course allows the student to provide comprehensive care to clients. More advanced critical thinking skills are expected and the student integrates nursing principles in providing care to individuals, families and the community. Learning is directed towards meeting nursing needs that pertain to the Universal Self-care Requisites of : (1) Promotion of Human Functioning and (2) Solitude and Social Interaction. Accountability for safety in nursing practice is emphasized. Introductory principles in the care of the Childbearing (Maternal-Newborn) and Childrearing (Nursing of Children) family, Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Emergency Nursing and concepts of Leadership are introduced.
The student utilizes the nursing process approach to identify the individual client's self-care deficits and continues to contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. Towards the end, the student reviews and prepares for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam and is assisted with employment-related transitional activities preparatory to the world of work. LPN 103 is the final step towards seeking knowledge and skills to prepare for a career in Practical Nursing. Students apply theoretical knowledge and basic skills in on-campus laboratory, out-patient/specialty clinics, acute and long term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, home care agencies, residential centers, correctional and other community settings.
CLASS SIZE
Courses in the Practical Nursing Program are approved and regulated by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and other educational concerns are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The New Jersey Board of Nursing sets class sizes and student/teacher ratios for clinical site experiences.
A typical classroom size can accommodate a maximum of 35-40 students for lecture; other classrooms can accommodate more. A skills laboratory session has a ratio of 15-20 students per instructor; most ratios would be 10 or less students per faculty. In compliance with the Board of Nursing regulations, all clinical experiences will have a maximum ratio of 1:10 or 1 clinical instructor for every 10 students.
CLINICAL TRAINING SITES
Clinical experiences will require out-of-campus or outside travel from the usual school location. Students are expected to make their own travel arrangements and to assume full responsibility for their own safety and well-being when driving or commuting to the contracted sites. It is mandatory for all students and clinical staff to display proper identification and follow appropriate dress codes required by each facility.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: PROGRAM START AND END DATES
2008
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2009
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