Admission Criteria: Completion of an application with $70 non-refundable fee submitted, official high school or GED/High School Equivalency Test (HSE) transcripts, completion of the TEAS entrance exam, and a scored interview with the coordinator and instructor(s). Submission of a clear Background Check & Drug Screening as well as the candidate’s immunization record is required. See Admission procedure and immunization requirements.
Advanced Placement: The FTC Practical Nursing program does not offer advanced placement for admission to students who have previously completed college level Anatomy & Physiology or Nutrition courses.
Additional Admission Requirements: Applicants must present a current American Heart Association CPR card by July 29, 2024. In addition, the applicant must present with a negative drug screen and an acceptable criminal background check and Missouri Disqualification List to be accepted into the program. Once accepted into the program, the applicant must provide documentation for required immunizations and health screenings (Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Influenza and TB). 3 doses of Hep B & a positive titer, a Tdap within the last 10 years, 2 doses of MMR or a positive titer, 2 doses of Varicella or a positive titer. 2, 2-step TB skin tests or a TB blood test (TB Gold or T-spot). The COVID-19 vaccination and influenza vaccination are not required for entrance into the program. However, an exemption for each vaccination is required for most of FTC’s cooperating clinical agencies. Exemptions cannot be requested until after acceptance into the program. See the FTC Practical Nursing Immunization form. Please note: the FTC Practical Nursing Immunization Form must be completed by a health care professional and not the applicant.
Student Services: A variety of student services are available to Practical Nursing students including Financial Aid assistance and vocational guidance and placement.
Tuition Withdraw Policy: Practical Nursing students are subject to the FTC Tuition Withdraw Policy. Which is located in the forms section of the FTC website at www.franklintechnologycenter.com
Nondiscrimination Policy: Franklin Technology Center endorses and practices the principle of equal education and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age or non-job related handicap or disability in the education programs, services or activities it operates.
Competencies and performance standards:
Students who wish to qualify for admission and progression in the practical nursing program must meet both academic and performance requirements.
Academic requirements are described in the Practical Nursing student handbook policies. In addition, the student must satisfy performance standards. These performance standards include motor skills, physical stamina, mobility, hearing, visual, tactile, reading, arithmetic competence, emotional stability, analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.
Students must satisfy the following competencies and performance standards:
Motor skills: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.
Examples: Positioning clients; obtaining and processing specimens, calibrating and properly using equipment; insert catheters; administer injections; use a computer; twist or squeeze with fingers; stand and maintain balance; reach and bend; move within confined spaces.
Physical strength and endurance: Physical stamina sufficient to perform full range of required client care activities for entire length of work role.
Examples: Sustain repetitive movements; maintain physical tolerance; lift; push and pull; support 25 pounds; move heavy objects weighing 10-50 pounds; defend self against combative client; carry equipment; use upper body strength.
Mobility: Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces.
Examples: Twist, bend, stoop/squat, move quickly, climb and walk.
Hearing: Auditory ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in providing nursing care in a timely manner.
Examples: Ability to detect auditory alarms, cries for help, and auscultatory sounds; ability to hear in situations when not able to see lips of speaker; ability to hear sounds of a normal or faint volume level.
Visual: Ability sufficient for accurate observation and assessment necessary for nursing care.
Examples: Read graphs, scales, computer screens, electrocardiogram; distinguish colors and intensity; prepare and administer medications; observe client responses.
Tactile: Ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of health care needs.
Examples: Perform palpation; detect heat and cold; ability to perform functions of physical exam and/or those activities related to therapeutic interventions such as catheter insertion and IV insertion.
Reading: Ability to read and understand written documents.
Examples: Read and understand textbook, policies, procedures, patient charts and medication administration records (MARs).
Arithmetic: Ability to perform computations at a minimum of an eighth grade level.
Examples: Counting, measuring, and performing mathematical calculations and usage of a calculator.
Emotional Stability: Able to assume responsibility and accountability for own actions.
Examples: Establish therapeutic boundaries; provide client with emotional support; adapt to stress; deal with the unexpected; perform multiple responsibilities concurrently; handle strong emotion.
Analytical thinking: Reasoning skills sufficient to perform deductive/inductive thinking for nursing decisions.
Examples: Process information; evaluate outcomes; problem-solve; prioritize tasks; use short and long term memory.
Interpersonal skills: Able to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Examples: Negotiate interpersonal conflict; respect differences in clients; establish rapport with clients and co-workers; respect the cultural diversity of clients and co-workers.
Communication: Abilities sufficient for interaction with others in both verbal and written English; ability to operate information technology systems.
Examples: Teach client and family; explain procedures; give oral reports; interact with others; speak on telephone; direct activities of others; convey information through writing.
PLEASE REVIEW THE ABOVE COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. PLEASE DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS WITH THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR OR FACULTY.
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