Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing

History & Accreditation

• Career training provider since 1946

• Over 20 campuses nationwide

• Lincoln Tech Group of Schools
• Lincoln Tech (Auto, Diesel, Skilled Trades, Healthcare & I.T.)
• Lincoln Culinary Institute
• Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences (Cosmetology)

• Lincoln Tech in Shelton is Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges (ACCSC)

Career Paths

Practical Nursing

Given the projected growth in the healthcare industry, the practical nursing field offers an array of career options:

Academic Year

• Physicians’ Offices
• Hospitals
• Outpatient Clinics
• Nursing Homes
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Home Healthcare Services
• Assisted Living Facilities

Who Qualifies for Federal Student Aid

What it Takes to be Accepted

Campus Locations

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• High School Graduate/GED Holder

• Eligible Degree/Certificate Program

• Valid Social Security Number

• Those registered for Selective Service

• Satisfactory Academic progress in College/Career school

Note: States, colleges, & private scholarships have their own eligibility criteria. Be sure to check what you need

to do to qualify.

Today's Agenda

• Meet our entrance requirements

• Personal career planning session

• Pass career assessment

Practical Nursing

THE UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT IN THIS PROGRAM ARE …

• Interview

• Learn about our campus

• Program overview

• Tour our campus

• Proper school & proper fit

• Our recommendation

Our Campus

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Admissions Representative recommendation

Tour Our Campus

Compassion

• Practical Nurses must be empathetic and caring toward people

Detail Oriented

• Practical Nurses need to be responsible and detail oriented, since they must make sure patients get the correct care at the right time

Interpersonal Skills

• Interacting with patients and other healthcare providers is a big part of the practical nurses’ job

Patience

• Dealing with sick and injured people may be stressful, and patience is essential to cope with these situations

Physical Stamina

• Practical Nurses should be comfortable performing physical tasks and working on their feet for extended periods of time

Communication Skills

• Effective communication is important, since practical nurses may need to relay information about a patient’s condition to others

• How We Train

• Career Services

• Industry Partnerships, Memberships & Associations

• Social Community

• Program Courses & Costs

• Financial Aid, Grants & Scholarships

Memberships & Associations

Career Opportunities

• Accredited Member of ACCSC
• Career Education Colleges and

Universities (CECU)

• National HealthCareer Association
• American Medical Technologist
• American Heart Association
• Pearson Vue
• LifeSavers

FAFSA – Federal Student Aid

As the healthcare industry continues to grow, the need to fill Practical Nursing positions

throughout the state and across the country will also continue to increase.

Get help paying for school by submitting a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA)

Industry Relationships

The Shelton Campus has numerous relationships with industry partners, including:

For more information/ help visit:

FAFSA Website: https://fafsa.ed.gov

Spanish version: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/e

Fresenius Kidney Care Western Hartford

Genesis - Glendale Health Care Center

Genesis HC /Pope John Paul II Center

Genesis HCC- St. Josephs Center

Golden Hill Healthcare

Great Barrington Nursing & Rehab

Greens At Cannondale

Greenwich Pediatrics

Greenwich Woods

Grimes Center- Yale New Haven Health

Hancock Hall / Filosa Health Care

Hewitt Health & Rehab/Apple Rehab

Integrity Health Services

Interim Healthcare

Jewish Home for the Elderly

Kindred at Home

Laurel Park

Laurel Ridge Health Care Center

Lord Chamberlain Nursing/Rehab

Madison House

Maefair Healthcare Center/Athena HC

Maplewood Assisted Living

Maplewood at Orange

Maplewood Sr. Living of Strawberry Hill

Martine Center for Rehab & Nursing

Masonicare at Newtown

Meadow Mills Assisted Living

Meadow Ridge

Milford Health & Rehab/ National Healthcare

Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center

New England Research Associates

Newtown Rehab & Health Care Center

Abbott Terrace Health Care/Athena HC

Advanced Allergy & Immunology & Asthma,PC

AFC Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care Bridgeport

All About You Home Care Services LLC

All Pointe Care LLC

AlleHealth

Allume Homecare LLC

Alternatives Inc., LLC

Apple Rehab - West Haven

Apple Rehab / Shelton Lakes

Atria Darien

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

BCHP Peidatric Gastroenterology

Beacon Brook

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden

Bethel Health CC/ The Cascades Asst. Living

Brandywine Assisted Living @ Litchfield

Bridgeport Family Medicine

Bridges by EPOCH at Trumbull

Caremount Medical Group

Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital

Cassena Care

Center for Discovery

Cheshire Regional Rehab Center

Danbury Hospital/Western CT Health Network

Davita

Delta T Group

Edgehill - Benchmark Senior Living

Elder House

Elite Home Care Providers

Family Health Care

Northbridge Health Care Center

Optimus Health Care

Pediatric & Adolescent Health Care

Pediatric Associates of Western CT

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Pedi-Care Associates

Physicians for Women

Regal Care at Greenwich

Regal Care of Southport

Reliable Pediatrics

River Glen Health Care Center

Saint John Paul II Center

Soundview Medical Associates

St. Camillus Health & Rehab Center

Stamford Pediatric Associates

The Guilford House

The Hearth at Southbury

The Villa At Stamford for Rehab & Healthcare

The Watermark

The Willows

Total Care

Triple A Nursing Care LLC

Trumbull Pediatrics

Villa Maria School

Village Crest Center for Health & Rehab

Wadsworth Glen Health & Rehab

Waterbury Gardens

West Med Medical Group

West Med OBGYN

Western CT Medical Group - Rheumatology

Western CT. Health -New Canaan Primary

WestMed

Scholarships

Lincoln Tech also has several scholarship opportunities:

• Local Network – Ask everyone!
• Big box stores: Walmart, Grocery chains, Home Depot, etc.
• Local Organizations: VFW, American Legion, etc.
• Churches, Local charities
• High School Seniors – Ask Your Counselors!

Check Us Out!

Licensed Practical Nurse

Recommendation

Skills Gap Video

Skills

Passion

Future

Goals

Are we a fit ?

• Opportunities

• Challenges

• Concerns

Experience

Success

Questions & Next Steps

• Schedule Financial Aid Appointment

• Meet with Financial Aid for preliminary overview

• Complete FAFSA

• Attend Orientation – Required

• Start school, build skills & graduate!

Make a

plan

Practical Nursing

Our Campus

It’s All in the Numbers

Practical Nursing Courses & Tuition

• Thousands of graduates successfully trained & employed in their chosen career field

• Conveniently located Off Route 8 in Shelton

• Access to a network of Healthcare employer partners

• On campus events including job & career fairs, blood drives, charity events & more!

• Practical Nurses are key members of fast-paced healthcare teams, and play a vital role by promoting, maintaining and restoring health to patients of all ages.

• Practical Nurses work in a variety of healthcare environments under the direction of a Baccalaureate/Master’s Prepared Registered Nurse.

Career Stats for

Practical Nursing

Program Objective

Prepare students with knowledge & skills required to become entry-level practical nurses. Clinical experiences are integrated into the program, and graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN, the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses

Social Community

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Sample Courses and Curriculum

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Maternal-child Nursing
• Human Growth and Development
• Professional Development

Overview & Types of Financial Aid

Why Lincoln Tech

• Federal and/or State Student Aid
• Cash/Savings
• Parental Loans
• Scholarships
• 529 Savings Plan
• Institutional Loans/Student Aid

from Colleges

• Student Loans
• Grants

Overview of Financial Aid Process

Tuition Cost Discussion

• Nationally recognized & respected

• Practical hands-on training

• Shorter curriculum means you enter the workforce sooner

• Skills you learn at Lincoln will apply to your career field

• Career Services assistance before & after graduation

Quality Training

Instructors are…

• Hand-selected & screened
• Individually trained in our teaching techniques
• Required to attend industry training programs to remain current

Equipment is…

• Comparable to what you’ll use on the job

Curriculum is…

• Focused “hands-on” teaching method

Quality matters!

• Advisory board meetings held bi-annually to ensure industry current training

Career Services

Career Services can help you prepare for your

employment search & assist with:

• Goal setting
• Targeting employers
• Making contacts with the right people
• Building a resume
• Completing a job application
• Preparing for an interview
• Securing an interview
• Post interview follow-up
• Locating a part-time position as you train

The Lincoln Edge is our commitment to your success – our way of ensuring you receive the highest levels of service & attention. it’s about more than your studies & your training.

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