Credential(s) Offered
Government license, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Classes are held from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday
The Practical Nursing course, approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing, and the nursing education program is Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The program provides an opportunity for the students to successfully study and learn the course requirements to take the licensure examination after graduation.
After passing the licensure examination, students will work full-time in the health care field as a Licensed Practical Nurse, providing bedside care to assigned patients. The program includes both classroom and clinical learning experiences in various nursing facilities in New Castle County.
Curriculum
- Medical Office Practice
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Basic Health Care Skills
- A science core for scientific basis of practice
- A professionalism core for job readiness and professional conduct.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen & Delaware resident at least 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license & Social Security Card (must be presented at time of application)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Letters of reference
- Pass Nursing Entrance Exam
- Pass a criminal background check (All Levels), child & adult abuse registry checks, and drug screening
https://www.deskillscenter.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3562791&type=d&pREC_ID=2401979
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
44
Hours
1635
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
N/A
Training Location(s)
500 Ships Landing Way
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Type of Attainment:
Licensure
Name of Credential
Delaware LPN License
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
No Financial Aid Offered
Refund Policy
Refunds will only be issued within 2 weeks of the programs start date. Refund Policy can be found on Page 14 of Delaware Skills Center Course Guide. Please click on link below.
https://www.deskillscenter.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=3562644&type=d&pREC_ID=2401962
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Delaware State Board of Nursing
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$160.00 Books
Testing/Exam Fees
$200.00 State Board Exam
In-State Tuition
$12,900.00 Tuition Cost
Other Fees
$213.00 A&H Uniforms & KDE Inc.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$127.00 Blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, lab kit
Total In-State Program Cost
$13,600.00
