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W. HOWARD NICOL SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING Application Deadline is May 1, 2008. A pre-admission test will be scheduled in May for applicants received by that date. Applications for September 2009 will be accepted beginning September 1, 2008. Please watch this site for the new application information Thank you for your interest in the School of Practical Nursing. This information is for the September, 2008 or next available class. The following includes the program information letter, application, brochure, Financial Aid information Sheet, and school policies regarding substance use, criminal records and information requested by the Ohio Board of Nursing for licensure consideration. Please read all of this material very carefully. You must download, print, complete and return the forms below or to the left to be considered for admission: You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we receive a large number of applications and it may take several months to complete your file. Upon receipt of your application and fee, a verification for your requested test date or the next available test date will be sent to you. If you have any questions about the program, admission procedure, examination, or policies please call Mary Ann Cosgarea at (330) 896-8105. Mary Ann Cosgarea, R.N., B.S.N. Practical Nursing/Health Program Coordinator W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing P. O. Box 248, Green, OH 44232-0248 PREADMISSION EXAMINATION INFORMATION: The examination used by this school is a standardized test used to measure the applicant’s ability and knowledge of reading for information, mathematics and locating information. It is suggested that applicants review and prepare for the examination. The GED Preparation books and Preparation for Practical Nursing Preadmission Test by Arco are recommended for review. Most of these are available at local libraries or bookstores. The test consists of these three parts: READING FOR INFORMATION: The Reading for Information test measures skill in reading and understanding work-related instructions and policies. The reading passages and questions in the assessment are based on the actual demands of the workplace. Passages take the form of memos, bulletins, notices, letters, policy manuals, and governmental regulations. MATHEMATICS: The Applied Mathematics test measures skill in applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems. The test questions require the examinee to set up and solve the types of problems and do the types of calculations that actually occur in the workplace. This test is designed to be taken with a calculator. As on the job, the calculator serves as a tool for problem solving. LOCATING INFORMATION: The Locating Information test measures skill in using information presented in workplace graphics such as diagrams, floor plans, tables, forms, graphs, charts, and instrument gauges. Examinees are asked to locate, insert, compare, and summarize information in one graphic or in a group of related graphics. At the highest level, examinees are asked to make decisions and draw conclusions based on information contained in one or more graphics. Practical Nursing The W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing is approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing, is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is approved by the State of Ohio Department of Vocational Education. The W. Howard Nicol School of Practical Nursing is a one-year program that prepares graduates to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN). Graduates of the program have a high rate of success on the Licensing Exam and, upon graduation, are employed at local hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ and dentists’ offices, clinics and healthcare agencies. Staff The School of Nursing’s faculty are Registered Nurses with many years of experience in nursing and nursing education. The faculty to student ratio permits personal attention, tutoring and counseling for each student. Application Process: Submit the application and other required pages in this packet with the required fee. Take the WorkKeys Pre-admission Examination. Admission is based on:
Financial Aid is available to individuals who meet the government’s criteria. Questions about financial aid should be directed to 330-896-8123, Tom Lower. Scroll down for more information. Curriculum Includes:
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TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE The following types of financial aid are available at Portage Lakes Career Center. Federal PELL Grant: A Federal Grant that can provide an eligible student with monies that can be applied to the cost of tuition, fees, books, and equipment. Students enrolled in a program of at least 900 clock hours in length can receive a Federal PELL Grant of up to $4310 per year. Students enrolled in 600 clock hour programs can receive a PELL award of up to $2666, respectively. Because this is a grant program, these monies are not repaid by the student. Federal STAFFORD Loan Program: This program allows eligible students to borrow money at a low rate of interest. Monies borrowed from this program must be repaid. Repayment of the loan begins six months after the student graduates or withdraws from the Career Center. Federal PLUS Program: This type of loan can be borrowed by the parents of a dependent student whose PELL and Stafford Awards are not sufficient to cover their educational expenses. Repayment of this loan can be deferred until after the student graduates or withdraws from the school; however, interest begins to accrue as soon as the loan is disbursed. Veterans Education Benefits: Interested students should contact the Financial Aid Office for application assistance. Workforce Investment Act (WIA): This funding can provide assistance to unemployed and low income students. Call your local “one stop” office for information. 330 - 723-9675 - Medina Co Workforce Development., 3721 Pearl Road, Medina, OH 44256 330 - 296-2841 - Portage Co. Connection, 1081 W. Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44308-1615 330 - 433-9675 - Stark Co. Workforce Initiative Association, 822 30th Street, NW, Canton, OH 44709 330 - 633-1050 - Summit Co. Jobs Center,1040 E. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310 This page was last updated April 16, 2008 |
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