Provider name:

Northeastern Technical College

Provider description:

Northeastern Technical College is a post-secondary institution that is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. NETC is one of the 16 technical colleges that make up the SC Technical College System, an organization that has contributed nearly $2.5 billion to South Carolina's economy. During the same time frame, NETC had a cumulative economic impact totaling more than $47 million on its service area, which includes Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Dillon counties.

Program name:

Nurse - Licensed - LPN

Program description:

The licensed practical nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in the health team concept and must have a sound background in basic health sciences and technical skills. Practical nursing is the basic level of nursing that applies principles of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care for people of all ages and cultures in various stages of dependency. The LPN practices nursing with the guidance of a registered nurse or physician in a variety of health care settings.

Program URL:

http://www.netc.edu/academic_pathways.php?Academic-Pathways-Health-Public-Service-Practical-Nursing-27

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

1993

Student teacher ratio:

1:16

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$20730.00