NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
603-622-8400
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM                       
    Accredited by:  National League for Nursing and NH Board of Nursing

The Practical Nursing Program is consistent with the school's educational mission that
focuses on the provision and promotion of quality, career-oriented programs provided through
classroom presentation, hands-on lab experiences, and clinical training and practice in
community, ambulatory care, hospital and Long Term Care settings.
This all inclusive program will provide practical nursing students the necessary learning
experiences to prepare her/him to practice caregiving within the scope and standard of care
directed by the regulatory/licensing body (BON) and the employing agency.   Evening and day
programs include a clinical experience every other weekend to average 24 hours per week.  
Part time schedules may be arranged on an individual basis.      

ADMISSION INFORMATION
Students will be considered for admission when their application file is complete. Students
are selected on a “first-qualified, first-admitted” basis.
All required paperwork must be received into the student's file before acceptance is final
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
·      Completed application with all required documents on file
·      High School Diploma or GED including transcript
·      High School Algebra with a
B or better
·      Satisfactory completion of the school's admission requirements
(see admission page)
·      Participate in a personal interview

Admission Criteria:
·    
 Achieve a satisfactory score on the Nurse Entrance Exam
·     Two Confidential Recommendations attesting to the applicant's ability to succeed in a
nursing program
·     State of NH Criminal Record Report

If entering with an LNA or MA credentials the following applies
·     Submit 2 employer/colleague recommendations that address:   Clinical Competence,
Work Ethic,  Aptitude for Transition to LPN role and reliability
·     Current NH LNA license or certificate from another state. Copy of license must be provided
by the applicant.
·     Medical Assistant Education official transcript from post-secondary institution.
·     Related courses taken at another approved  institution within the past 5 years will be
considered for credit with a grade of B or
better. May take challenge exam if course is
beyond 5 years. If student passes challenge exam, the c
ourse will receive academic
recognition
.
·  Certain online courses will be considered for credit, with an official transcript from an
accredited post-secondary institution. The above policy applies.

Additional Requirements:
·    Students are required to purchase uniforms, books & course materials.
·    Students must have their own reliable transportation.

In order to participate in Clinical Experience, the following information is required:
·    Proof of vaccination against tetanus, rubella, rubeola, mumps, varicella and Hepatitis B.
·    PPD (Purified protein derivative) status for tuberculosis.
·   Routine health examination within the past 12 months.
·   Random drug screen
·   Criminal Offense Record Investigation (CORI).
·   Proof of Health Insurance.
·   Proof of Liability Insurance as specified in the affiliation agreement.


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