Nursing - Associate Degree With a Practical Nursing Exit Point

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Program Description

The Nursing - Associate Degree With a Practical Nursing Exit Point program prepares graduates for careers as nurses (LPN and/or RN) in ambulatory care settings, acute care settings and long-term care organizations, as defined by the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act. After successfully completing the first two semesters of the program, students are eligible to write the Practical Nursing National Council Licensure Examination. At this point, students could job out and seek employment as LPNs or continue on in the remaining two semesters and prepare to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Admissions windows are in spring and fall.

Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical nursing experiences. This program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326 (phone 1-404-975-5000) and the Wisconsin Board of Nursing (phone 1-608-267-2357).

Helpful high school courses include chemistry, biology, mathematics, reading, writing and oral communication.

Statewide Salary Range for Recent Graduates

$28,648 $52,998

Approximate Costs

• $106 per credit (resident)
• $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Practical Nursing (after first two semesters)
• Adhere to standards of practice within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks of the licensed practical nurse.
• Use effective communication skills incorporating lifespan considerations.
• Assist with health assessment of individuals, families and groups across the lifespan.
• Participate in clinical decision-making within the LPN scope of practice.
• Provide safe caring interventions with diverse populations across the lifespan.
• Use principles of teaching and learning processes to reinforce teaching plans recognizing lifespan considerations.
• Work cooperatively with others to provide holistic care.
• Under supervision, manage and direct care within and across healthcare settings according to established protocols.
• Associate Degree Nursing (after completing all four semesters)
• Adhere to professional standards of practice within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks of the registered nurse.
• Use effective communication skills incorporating lifespan considerations.
• Assess health of individuals, families and groups across the lifespan within the context of the community.
• Make clinical decisions to assure safe and accurate nursing care.
• Provide safe caring interventions with diverse populations across the lifespan.
• Use teaching and learning processes to promote and restore health incorporating lifespan considerations.
• Collaborate with others to respond to the needs of individuals, families and groups across the health-illness continuum.
• Manage care to facilitate continuity within and across healthcare settings.

Career Opportunities

• Entry level; (after passing National Council Licensure Exam)

Program Applications

Applications for admission to this program will be accepted from February 15 - March 15, 2011.

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
• Take the college assessment test (Accuplacer, ACT or other). The Accuplacer assessment can be taken at MPTC.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (required for this program).
• Health Requirements need to be met and a Criminal Background Check is required.
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.

Clinical Admissions Requirements

• Petition Requirements (Currently accepted pre-core nursing students, go to myMPTC Student tab for specifics.)
• 806-177 General Anatomy and Physiology
• 806-179 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
• 543-300 Nursing Assistant