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*PRACTICAL NURSING 1 (835726)
(Falls Church Academy - transportation may be provided)
Grades: 12
Credit: one
| Prerequisites: | Biology 1 and Algebra 1 |
| Exploring Health Sciences and Exploring the Language of Medicine is strongly recommended. |
This is part one of a full year course taken in both the fall and spring semesters that offers preclinical nursing instruction during the first semester of a student's senior year of high school. Foundations of nursing including communication, anatomy and physiology, and introduction to pharmacology, are the main units of focus. Competency-based instruction provides students with the skills needed to provide basic bedside nursing care used for hospitalized, nursing home, and homebound patients. Following Practical Nursing 1 and 2, students electing to participate in the summer clinical are eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) exam. Classes are held at Falls Church High School while community healthcare agencies serve as sites for the practical application of the learned competencies. Uniforms and insurance must be purchased for this class. Successful completion of the Practical Nursing 1 and 2 course allows students to take a nine-month full-time postgraduate clinical internship program. The postgraduate clinical internship curriculum enables students to demonstrate advanced nursing competencies as well as gain the knowledge required for the NCLEX exam, leading to state licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). An articulation agreement with Northern Virginia Community College enables the licensed graduate to enter the registered nurse (RN) program with advanced placement status. For more information visit the Falls Church Academy web site at: http://www.fcps.edu/FallsChurchHS/academy/ .
Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.
Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.
Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
This full year course taken in both the fall and spring semesters offers preclinical nursing instruction during the first semester of a student's senior year of high school. Wellness and the foundation of nursing are the main units of focus. Competency-based instruction provides students with the skills needed to provide basic bed side nursing care used for hospitalized, nursing home, and home-bound patients.
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*PRACTICAL NURSING 2 (835826)
(Falls Church Academy - transportation may be provided)
Grades: 12
Credit: one
Prerequisite: Practical Nursing 1 (835726)
This is part two of a full year course taken in both the fall and spring semesters that offers preclinical nursing instruction during the student's senior year of high school. Foundations of nursing including communication, anatomy and physiology, and introduction to pharmacology, are the main units of focus. Competency-based instruction provides students with the skills needed to provide basic bedside nursing care used for hospitalized, nursing home, and homebound patients. Following Practical Nursing 1 and 2, students electing to participate in the summer clinical are eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ) exam. Classes are held at Falls Church High School while community healthcare agencies serve as sites for the practical application of the learned competencies. Uniforms and insurance must be purchased for this class. Successful completion of the Practical Nursing 1 and 2 course allows students to take a nine-month full-time postgraduate clinical internship program. The postgraduate clinical internship curriculum enables students to demonstrate advanced nursing competencies as well as gain the knowledge required for state licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). An articulation agreement with Northern Virginia Community College enables the licensed graduate to enter the registered nurse (RN) program with advanced placement status. NOCTI certification for the National Health Care Foundation Skills Standards Assessment is available. For more information visit the Falls Church Academy web site at: http://www.fcps.edu/FallsChurchHS/academy/ .
Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.
Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.
Verified Credit: Successful completion of this course in conjunction with a corresponding industry certification may qualify for a student selected verified credit.
Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
Following Practical Nursing 1 and 2, eligible students electing to participate in the summer clinical are eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam. Classes are held at Falls Church High School while community health-care agencies serve as sites for the practical application of the learned competencies. Uniforms and insurance must be purchased for this class.
Successful completion of the Practical Nursing 1 and 2 courses allows students to take a nine-month full-time postgraduate clinical program. The postgraduate clinical curriculum enables students to demonstrate advanced nursing competencies as well as gain the knowledge required for state licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Successful completion of the 18-month sequence of Practical Nursing 1, 2 and the postgraduate clinical internship prepares the graduate for the NCLEX exam, leading to state licensure and employment as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Licensed practical nurses are eligible for advanced placement in many registered nursing programs.
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