LPN Program
The Warren County Technical School Licensed Practical Nursing Program is an 11 month program where upon completion you will receive a diploma in practical nursing. Graduates may then apply to the State Board of Nursing to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination for licensure as and LPN. There are 750 class hours and 750 clinical hours. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:15pm to 10pm. There is an online component to supplement in class learning. At the end of the program there is a 3 day live review from the Advanced Technologies Institute that will help you to prepare for the NCLEX-PN examination.
Contact
908-689-0122 X 4472
LPN Director Aimee Salmon salmona@wctech.org
Curriculum
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | Adult Health Nursing | Maternal/Child Health |
| Anatomy and Physiology | Psychiatric Nursing | |
| Dosage and Calculations | Pediatric Nursing | |
| Nursing Roles / Transition to Practice |
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma/ transcript or GED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to clinical sites and class
- Physical examination/ urine drug screen (Random drug testing may be done throughout the program)
- Valid CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
- Criminal background check
- Copy of current immunizations (MMR, DPT, Tetanus booster in last 5 years, Varicella Immunization or titer, Hepatitis B series of 3 or a refusal of consent signed)
- Negative PPD or X-ray if past positive
- Proof of receiving an influenza immunization before going into clinical sites
Clinical Sites
Currently, our clinical experiences include: The House of Good Shepherd, Forest Manor Health Care, Hunterdon Developmental Center, Warren Haven and an observation rotation at St. Luke’s Warren Hospital. We also do a variety of community clinical experiences including: The Comfort Zone, physician’s offices, Wound care clinic, operating room, emergency room and the intensive care units.