The general requirement is:
If qualifying by education
1530 hours in determined areas (see Record of Nursing Program form on the Board's website)
OR
Paid experience
48 months medical/surgical
**40 months MUST be in a hospital on a med/surg type ward(oncology, telemetry, ICU, etc) or a long term skilled facility
** A maximum of 8 months may be gained in a doctor's office, clinic, outpatient, ER, EMT, outpatient rehab, psychiatric (please see rest of list on the Board's website)
1.5 months maternity (both theory/clinical) Genitourinary may be substituted for maternity
1.5 months pediatric (both theory/clinical)
Plus the Pharmacology
For complete details about the requirements under this method
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Our course has been approved by the Board to meet the Pharmacology requirements
Our Pharmacology Program:
OPTION 1: On-line course ($325 FREE REFERENCE BOOK INCLUDED) - This option enables you to take the Pharmacology course in your own pace and time. Students find this option very convenient since they don't have to step into the classroom to finish the course. The timeframe to finish the course depends on how much time that you put into the program. The downside of this option is that there is no instructor interaction. You pretty much learn on your own.
This option is ideal for those who have attended a formal nursing program but were unable to graduate from it and want to qualify for the NCLEX-PN through equivalency method.
You can register in the on-line course by downloading the application form and send it together with your payment (we only accept cashier's check) or register on-line and pay with your credit/debit card.
OPTION 2: Pharmacology 12 weeks live class course ($1200) - This class meets once a week for 12 weeks. The course is designed to help students who have not attended any formal nursing school to better understand Phamacology application by learning concepts in medical - surgical nursing.
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Before you can register for option 2 (12 weeks live class), you must be able to present the following documents and ready to submit your application to the board:
1. Copy of High School Diploma or GED
2. Copy of CNA certificate (if available)
3. Signed employment verification form in employer's official envelope. You can get the employment verification form through one of the following:
a. Download it from our website and print it at home (free)
b. Request from the Board of Vocational Nursing (free)
write a letter to the board and request for application for licensure by examination packet
c. We mail it to you ($8.00 service and postage fee applies)