Relationship-Centered Care
Demonstrate respect for the dignity and uniqueness of others, value diversity, integrity, mutual trust, civility, self-determination, and regard for personal preferences and desires.
Practical Nursing Program
Saint Michael College of Allied Health offers a Practical Nursing Program consisting of 39 Credits (1604 hours) hours of theory and clinical practicum. The length of the program is 16 months during the day and 18 months for the evening. Upon completion of all the requirements of the certificate program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Duration16 Months
LocationVirginia & Washington D.C. Campuses
Program mission
The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to provide entry-level nursing education to men and women from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Upon completion of the practical nursing program, the community and Washington D.C. metro area will be provided with practical graduate nurses that are competent, qualified, dedicated, and caring to practice nursing in this culturally diverse environment.
Graduation requirements
- Eligibility for graduation requires that all students complete all course requirements and maintain a passing grade of 76%.
- The student must also fulfill all academic and financial requirements.
- Complete Virtual ATI NCLEX-PN Review before taking the Exit Exam.
- Sit for HESI Exit Exam and earn a 900 composite score or ATI Exit Exam with a passing score of 76%. SMCAH may also use other standardized Norm-Referenced tests, and students will be informed of the passing score before the exam.
Courses and hours
Ten courses, with hours per course.
PN 101Basic Sciences for Nursing
208 hrs
PN 102Introduction to Pharmacology
80 hrs
PN 103Fundamentals of Nursing
200 hrs
PN 104Medical-Surgical Nursing I
318 hrs
PN 105Medical-Surgical Nursing II
318 hrs
PN 106Maternal Health Nursing
64 hrs
PN 107Pediatric Nursing
104 hrs
PN 108Mental Health Nursing
104 hrs
PN 109Gerontology
120 hrs
PN 110Transitions in Nursing
80 hrs
Practical Nursing student learning outcomes
Nursing Judgment/Evidence-Based Care
Utilize evidence-based nursing judgment when prioritizing care, implementing interventions, reporting changes, and promoting the health of individual patients across the lifespan.
Safety
Describe processes used in understanding causes of error and allocation of responsibility and accountability.
Quality Improvement
Participate in quality improvement by providing input into the development of policies and procedures and effectively using resources to achieve patient care outcomes.
Professional Identity
Advocate for the LPN/LVN’s unique role contributing to equal access to safe, high quality, affordable health care, with a special emphasis on management of long-term, chronic care for underserved and other vulnerable populations.
System Based Care
Demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is optimal.
Informatics/Technology
Utilize information technology to improve patient care outcomes.
Teamwork/Collaboration
Function effectively within nursing and the interprofessional healthcare team, to achieve quality patient care through open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making.
Enrollment
Enrollment in Saint Michael College of Allied Health Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is open to applicants who have graduated from an accredited high school or have obtained their GED. Students must be 18 years old before taking the National Licensure Examination. All rights, privileges, programs, and activities in the program are made available to all students regardless of their religion, gender, race, color, and national origin.
Class hours
Morning and Evening Classes (Monday – Friday):
- Day Program Classroom Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Evening Program Classroom Hours: 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Day Program Clinical Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (may vary by site)
- Evening Program Clinical Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (may vary by site)
Breaks and holidays
- A one-week break is scheduled at the end of the year between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- The following holidays are observed:
- New Year’s Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Application form
Application forms can be obtained from Saint Michael College of Allied Health located at 1106 Bladensburg Road, N.E., Washington, DC 20002-2512. Applicants will be considered for admission to Saint Michael College of Allied Health Practical Nursing Program after completing the following requirements.
- Submit proof of high school education: diploma, transcript, or GED
- Obtain a minimum score of 76% on Reading Comprehension and 70% on Math on Entrance
Candidate acceptance procedure
The Admissions Committee is responsible for reviewing all applications and documents for admission. Successful applicants who are granted admission into the Practical Nursing Program are notified in writing.
The successful applicants are required to return a signed copy of the application form and $75.00 application fee to the school’s admissions office two weeks before the start of classes. Admission is granted to qualified applicants who have met all the admission criteria and standards published in the catalog.