Practical Nursing
The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to prepare individuals for successful mastery of the competencies required of the practical nurse and for successful completion of the national licensure exam leading to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Education of the practical nurse is characterized by its emphasis on clinical – practical experiences necessary to meet common nursing problems. The curriculum is based on concepts from the biological and behavioral sciences in a planned sequence of correlated theory and clinical experience. This is achieved through selected learning experiences progressing from simple to complex. These experiences are provided in order to offer the practical nurse student the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential for the practice of practical nursing and for providing the foundation for continuing personal and professional growth and development. The Practical Nursing Program is a 12-month diploma program, which consists of a combination of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. These experiences expose the student to the wide variety of tasks and responsibilities required of today's practical nurse. Upon completion of the program, the student is prepared to take the State Board of Nursing Exam, and may upon passing become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Education is an ongoing process of learning. Each individual is afforded the realization of his/her potential in a changing society enabling him/her to become progressively self-directed and self-disciplined.
Classes are offered at the TTC Hartsville Main Campus and Trousdale County High School to adult students only.
Diploma
| Practical Nursing | 1296 Hours |
Certificate
| Nursing Assistant | 432 Hours |
Areas of study include:
- Vocational Relationships
- Basic Science and Anatomy
- Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- Nursing Principles and Skills
- Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Geriatric Nursing
- Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health Concepts
- Maternal Child Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Advanced Vocational Relationships
COMPASS EXAM DATES
Those interested in seeking admission to the Practical Nursing Program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville MUST first successfully pass the COMPASS Test. The cost is $15. The test is scheduled to be given at various times.
NOTE: 3-plus hours needed for testing. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to prepare.
Interested students should contact TTC Hartsville at 615-374-2147 to obtain a pre-registration form.
For sample questions: Nursing Compass Exam
The Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville does not offer a student loan program.
The Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville does not offer a student loan program.
69.49% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2009-10, completed it within 12 months.
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