Bristol-Plymouth Practical Nurse Program

Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School offers two Practical Nurse Programs which are fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Graduation from the Practical Nurse Program qualifies the student to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Class Schedule

Full-Time Day Program: Our full time day program runs Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It begins every September and runs for forty weeks. Potential applicants can apply every year, starting in October.

Part-Time Evening Program: Our part time evening program runs Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. We accept applications every other year, since this program runs for 80 weeks and takes two years to complete. We recently just started a new cycle, so applicants can begin applying for our Class of 2013 Evening Program in October of 2010.

Tuition/Fees

Full Time Day Program
2010-2011

In District students – $6,500.00
Out-of-district students – $7,500.00

Pre-Entrance Exam Fee – $40.00
Equipment/Lab Fees – $325.00
Books and uniforms are additional.

Bristol-Plymouth does not participate in student federal financial aid programs (FASFA).

Pre -Admission Requirements

1. Qualified in-district candidates will be given preference. In-district communities include: Berkley, Bridgewater, Middleboro, Raynham, and Taunton.

2. A completed application form with required fee. Practical Nurse Program Application

3. Candidate must be a high school graduate or process a valid GED. Foreign diplomas must be translated into English and a certified
equivalency to U.S. education is required.

4. Pre-entrance testing — all candidates must successfully pass the TEAS assessment test.

5. Interview with coordinator and/or faculty member of Admissions Committee.

6. Official High School Transcript. Consideration is given to students who have pursued courses of study with a concentration in the Sciences, Social Studies, Math, and English. An average of C or better in high school is preferred with consideration for trends demonstrating improvement and motivation.

7. Three references, at least one of which concerns former or present employment if possible.

Once accepted, students must also:

• A satisfactory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information). All clinical facilities reserve the right to conduct an additional CORI of practical nurse students.
• DPH Required Immunizations (3 doses Hepatitis B, TD booster within last 10 years, 2 doses measles, one does mumps, one dose rubella)
• Seasonal influenza may also be required.
• Physical Examination
• CPR Certification for Health Professionals

Course Sequence

Term 1:
16 Weeks full time/ 32 Weeks part time

Fundamentals of Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Nutrition
Introduction to Drugs and their Administrations
Vocational Trends and Adjustments
Clinical Practicum

Term 2:
16 Weeks full time/ 32 Weeks part time

Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Diet Therapy
Pharmacology
Vocational Trends and Adjustments
Clinical Practicum

Term 3:
4 Weeks full time/ 8 Weeks part time

Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Diet Therapy
Pharmacology
Clinical Practicum

Term 4:
4 Weeks full time/ 8 Weeks part time

Gerontological Nursing
Vocational Trends and Adjustments
Clinical Practicum

If you have any questions, please call 508-823-5151 extension 240 or e-mail lsullivan@bptech.org.