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This 12-month program is divided into four terms. Terms I and III are fourteen (14) weeks and Terms II and IV are ten (10) weeks.  A short summer vacation and several school holidays are scheduled during the year. Hours of theory and clinical experience are planned on a 35-hour week.  The student has primary responsibility for his/her own education including seeking help from an instructor. 

Term I –          Nursing Fundamentals

                        Nursing Science

Term II –         Pharmacology

                        Medical-Surgical Nursing I

Term III –        Mental Health Concepts

                        Medical-Surgical Nursing II

                        Concepts of Leadership

Term IV -         Maternity Nursing

                        Pediatric Nursing

                        Community Health Nursing     

                        Nursing in Society

This program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and is regulated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.