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Practical Nursing

The School of Practical Nursing in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is offered to interested and qualified high school seniors and adults from the community. The program is located at Falls Church High School.

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Community Adults

Pre-requisites:

• Virginia residency
• High school diploma or GED
• Verification of non-US diploma
• Pre-entrance examination TEAS-PN

Test information:

• TEAS-PN pre-admission testing on verbal ability, mathematics, and science is required.
• The TEAS-PN test may be taken online through ATI https://www.atitesting.com/Home.aspx
• Applicants should take the TEAS-PN test prior to May 1 for consideration for September admission.
• Limited paper and pencil TEAS-PN tests will be offered at a Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) location. Picture ID is required at the test site. Applications for the paper pencil TEAS-PN test are available on the website after January 1st of each year. To register: complete the application form, and send with a cashier’s check or money order for $35.00 payable to FCPS to the office address shown. (Non-refundable fee). Applications can be printed from the FCPS website. In case of foul weather, please adhere to the Fairfax County Public Schools school closing announcements. The pre-entrance test will be rescheduled if Fairfax County Public Schools are closed or has a delayed opening.
• Applicants with a passing score on the TEAS-PN will be scheduled for a personal interview for recommendation into the program.
• Qualified adults will be accepted on a space available basis.

High School Students

Pre-requisites:

• Algebra, Biology
• Exploring Health Sciences and Exploring the Language of Medicine are strongly recommended

Timeline:

• This is a two year “high-school extended” program.
• The first year curriculum focuses on nursing fundamentals, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, growth and development, nutrition and medical math. High school juniors interested in taking this course in their senior year must submit the academy application in their junior year through their school counselor. This 90 minute class is held daily. Transportation may be available from the base school to Falls Church High School Academy.
• Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma seal. Students successfully completing this course (fall and spring semesters) will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922. No tuition is charged for high school seniors.
• After successful completion of the full year “level one” course consisting of the fall and spring semester courses and high school graduation, the student may continue to the full-time, post-secondary (clinical) portion of the program. All requirements per the Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing Student Policy and Procedure Handbook must be met to advance to the post-graduate “level two” portion.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be available to qualifying high school graduates after completing a 40 hour clinical experience that is offered in the early summer after high school graduation.
• The post-secondary portion of the program is a full-time course (Monday – Friday) full days, in which students participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals and health care facilities. When not in the clinical setting “level two” students gain knowledge and skills through classroom and lab experiences under the guidance of licensed RN faculty members. The rigorous curriculum consisting of advanced nursing concepts such as medical-surgical, maternal child health, geriatrics and mental health nursing prepares the student to take the state licensing exam (NCLEX) for practical nursing. Students graduating from the Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing earn a diploma from the school of nursing.
• The post-graduate “level two” course requires student tuition and fees.
• Upon passing the NCLEX exam, graduates are able to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in settings including physician offices, long term care facilities, health maintenance organizations, and hospitals.
• LPN’s are eligible for advanced placement in many registered nursing (RN) educational programs. Many health care employers also assist with tuition reimbursement of nursing tuition.

Contacts

Contact Information
Phone	571-423-4552
Fax	571-423-4597
Office Location	Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Career and Technical Education Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing 3877 Fairfax Ridge Road, 3rd Floor Fairfax, VA 22030
Classroom Location	Falls Church High School 7521 Jaguar Trail, Suite 186 Falls Church, VA 22042

Faculty and Staff

Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing Faculty and Staff
Director for School of Nursing:	Anne-Marie Glynn	anne.glynn@fcps.edu
Administrative Assistant:	Mary Flournoy	mary.flournoy@fcps.edu
Level 1 Faculty:	Rebecca Trkula	rebecca.trkula@fcps.edu
Level 2 Faculty:	Brooke Koons	brooke.koons@fcps.edu
	Mary Mariani	mary.mariani@fcps.edu
	Kathryn Vadala	kathryn.vadala@fcps.edu