Practical Nursing Program
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Global Health Institute (GHI) offers both full-time and part-time Practical Nursing programs. The goal of the program is to prepare graduates to successfully sit for the Practical Nursing National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). Graduates who pass the NCLEX-PN will be eligible to apply for Practical Nurse positions across a variety of healthcare settings.
The program requires completion of 1,328 clocked hours of instruction, including clinical experiences conducted in diverse settings across Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.
Tuition and Fees
Cost of Attendance (COA)
Cost of attendance refers to the average amount a full-time or part-time student enrolled at Global Health Institute can expect to spend by the completion of the program.
Practical Nursing Program Diploma
Tuition:
- $18,000.00*
Fees:
- New Student Fee: $100.00
- Laboratory/Clinical Fee: $1,030.00
- Technology Fee: $1,080.00
- Liability Insurance: $40.00
- Books: $400.00
- Uniform Fee: $50.00
- Academic Enhancement: $1,500.00
- Graduation Expense: $275.00
Pre-Admission Costs:
- Application Fee: $30.00
- Entrance Exam Fee: $50.00
Important Notes:
- Computer, physical exam, background check, and drug screen costs are not included as these prices vary.
- Books, uniform, academic enhancement, and graduation fees are paid separately.
Estimated Total Cost
Approximately $22,555.00
Scholarship
Hearty Nurse scholarships, is awarded to ALL students who meet the admission requirements for the next Practical Nursing Program.
Scholarship Amount $8,000.00* (some exclusion apply)
Total tuition after scholarship: $14,555.00.
Admission
Admission Criteria
- Complete application with $30 non-refundable fee.
- Satisfactory performance on a pre-entrance exam ($50 non-refundable).
- Proof of government-issued ID.
- Evidence of GED, high school transcript, or associate’s degree.
- Interview with Director of Nursing.
- All accepted students must attend a mandatory Orientation Program covering program overview, curriculum, and catalog information.
- Criminal background check through GHI-approved company.
- Immunization records including Hepatitis B (waiver not accepted), MMR, Tetanus-diphtheria, Varicella, PPD/chest x-ray, drug screens, flu vaccine, and COVID-19.
- 10-panel drug screen through GHI-approved company.
- Valid CPR certification from GHI-authorized instructor.
Reasonable Accommodations
- Students with documented special needs should communicate their needs for accommodations.
- Some impairments may prevent participation in professional nursing despite accommodations.
- All accommodation requests are reviewed individually.
- Students must maintain a minimum grade of “B” and satisfactory clinical performance to progress.
- Health status changes during enrollment require evaluation to determine continued program ability.