BSTC LPN PROGRAM

LPN I Class of 2020
Faculty:
William "Hutch" Hutchinson, RN, BSN
Director, Lead Instructor PN II, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Emergency Care
Jennifer Barrett, RN
Lead Instructor PN I, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Maternal/Child, Pediatric Care
Becky Melton, BSN
Clinical Instructor/Coordinator, Subject Matter Expert Primary Care
Adjunct Faculty:
Chad Bickford, RN - Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Oncology and Infusion Nursing
Darlene Byrom, RN - Program Administrator, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Long Term Care
Jennifer Thornhill RN, BSN - Adjunct Skills Lab Faculty, Subject Matter Expert Community Health
Brittany Bobbitt, RN, BSN - Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Critical Care
Email:
hutch.hutchinson@bedford.k12.va.us
jennifer.barrett@bedford.k12.va.us
darlene.byrom@bedford.k12.va.us
rebekah.melton@bedford.k12.va.us
chad.bickford@bedford.k12.va.us
Website:
Hutch Hutchinson
Jennifer Barrett
Rebekah Melton
Course Handbook: Practical Nursing Handbook 2019-20
Adult Application will open August 10, 2020 - Nov 20, 2020(Adult Only) 21-22 Application
LPN_Reference_Form.docx
Application Period: Will be August 10, 2020 - Nov 20, 2020
Any applications & fees received prior to August 10, 2020 will be returned.
TEAS Testing: December 2020 for High School Students
December 2020 for Adult Students
Class Beginning Date: August 2021
Grade Level(s): 12-Adult
Location: BSTC - PN I
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital - PN II
Credit: 3 Units Yearly
Prerequisites: Application and Placement Test
Practical nursing is a vocation in which the qualified person is prepared to provide
nursing care for patients in relatively stable situations with a minimum amount of supervision from the registered nurse and to function as an assistant to the registered nurse in more complex nursing situations. The practical nursing program is18 months in length and follows Bedford County Schools schedule. The first nine months of instruction is received at Bedford Science and Technology Center during the senior year in high school, which earns the student three units of high school credit for the year. In the fall of the following year,is when the student begins a nine month combined classroom and clinical work experience at
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Criminal background check and drug screening are required.
Students will have assigned learning experiences caring for patients in the following areas
Surgical
Emergency
Pediatric
Mental Health
Obstetrics
Newborn Infants
Geriatric, Long Term Care
Primary Care Offices
Graduates of the school are eligible to take the State Board Examination for a Practical Nursing license. This course is recommended for students interested in the following careers: Registered nurse, Surgical nurse, Nurse Practitioner, ER nurse, Hospice nurse, Labor & Delivery nurse, Infection Control nurse there are endless possibilities!
Our Goal is to to provide our graduates with the knowledge to become outstanding nurses:
- Once completed you will obtain licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse through successful completion of the NCLEX-PN Examination
- Function as a beginning nurse in acute, intermediate, long-term, and ambulatory healthcare settings.
- Utilize best practices as the foundation for the delivery of healthcare to the patient and family.
- Internalize the importance of pursuing lifelong professional and personal development.
Here are the advantage of a Practical Nurse education with BSTC include:
- Short program length
- Possibility of Transition to RN
- Focus on providing outstanding care
- Most Cost Effective
NCLEX-PN PASS RATE
2019- 100% (12 graduating)
2018 - 86.7% (12 grduating)
2017 - 70% (12 graduating)
2016 - 78.57% (11 graduating)
2015 - 71.43 (5 graduating)
2014 - 80% (8 graduating)
PROGRAM |
FEES &
REQUIREMENTS |
ADDITIONAL COSTS |
1ST YEAR:
PN I
Mon-Friday
1pm-3pm
Wednesday
6:45am-3pm
Clinicals 2nd Semester
2nd YEAR:
PN II
Mon/Wed/Friday
Classroom
7am-3pm
Tues/Thur
Clinicals
6:45am-3pm
Total Clinical Hours = 400
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In County - $1000.00
Out of County - $1580.00
High School Students $0
Adults must have high school diploma
or GED
In County - $2000.00
Out of County - $3160.00
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ATI - $700.00
Crimal Background Check,CPR BLS
and Urine Drug Screen - $100.00
Lab Fees -$150.00
Books Est. $200.00-$250.00
Uniforms Est. $150.00+
(Depending on size,
minimum of 2 sets required)
Physical with your PCP
Equipment:
Blood Pressure Cuff
Stethoscope - good quality
ATI - $700.00
Lab Fees - $150.00
NCSBN - $50-75 (for NCLEX prep)
Graduation Fee - $200.00
U World Subscription $200.00
Books - $400.00-500.00
Influenza Vaccine
2 Step PPD
NCLEX Examination:
Board Licensure - $200.00
Field Print $50.00
(current quote)
NCLEX/Pearson - $200.00-$250
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As a public school based program, Bedford School of Practical Nursing does not currently hold accreditation with Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

VBON Order Report:
Report Document
FACULTY ROSTER
CURRENT FACULTY RANK/TITLE
NAME
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COLLEGE/
UNIVERSITY
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NURSING CREDENTIAL
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HIGHEST DEGREE OBTAINED
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MAJOR TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY
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William “Hutch” Hutchinson RN, BSN
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Liberty University
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RN
|
BSN
|
Director, Instructor
PN I and Lead Instructor PN II,
Subject Matter Expert Emergency Medicine
|
Jennifer Barrett, RN
|
Centra School of Nursing
|
RN
|
diploma
|
Lead Instructor PN I, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Maternal/Child and Pediatrics
|
Rebekah Melton RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Clinical Instructor/Coordinator, Subject Matter Expert Primary Care
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Darlene Byrom, RN
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University of Tennessee at Nashville
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RN
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ADN
|
Program Administrator, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Long Term Care
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Brittany Bobbitt, RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Critical Care
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Chad Bickford, RN
|
Pennsylvania State University
|
RN
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ADN
|
Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Oncology and Infusion Nursing
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Jennifer Thornhill, RN, BSN
|
University of Phoenix
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Adjunct Skills Lab Faculty, Subject Matter Expert Community Health
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FACULTY ROSTER
CURRENT FACULTY RANK/TITLE
NAME
|
COLLEGE/
UNIVERSITY
|
NURSING CREDENTIAL
|
HIGHEST DEGREE OBTAINED
|
MAJOR TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY
|
William “Hutch” Hutchinson RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Director, Instructor
PN I and Lead Instructor PN II,
Subject Matter Expert Emergency Medicine
|
Jennifer Barrett, RN
|
Centra School of Nursing
|
RN
|
diploma
|
Lead Instructor PN I, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Maternal/Child and Pediatrics
|
Rebekah Melton RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Clinical Instructor/Coordinator, Subject Matter Expert Primary Care
|
Darlene Byrom, RN
|
University of Tennessee at Nashville
|
RN
|
ADN
|
Program Administrator, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Long Term Care
|
Brittany Bobbitt, RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Critical Care
|
Chad Bickford, RN
|
Pennsylvania State University
|
RN
|
ADN
|
Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Oncology and Infusion Nursing
|
Jennifer Thornhill, RN, BSN
|
University of Phoenix
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Adjunct Skills Lab Faculty, Subject Matter Expert Community Health
|
FACULTY ROSTER
CURRENT FACULTY RANK/TITLE
NAME
|
COLLEGE/
UNIVERSITY
|
NURSING CREDENTIAL
|
HIGHEST DEGREE OBTAINED
|
MAJOR TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY
|
William “Hutch” Hutchinson RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Director, Instructor
PN I and Lead Instructor PN II,
Subject Matter Expert Emergency Medicine
|
Jennifer Barrett, RN
|
Centra School of Nursing
|
RN
|
diploma
|
Lead Instructor PN I, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Maternal/Child and Pediatrics
|
Rebekah Melton RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Clinical Instructor/Coordinator, Subject Matter Expert Primary Care
|
Darlene Byrom, RN
|
University of Tennessee at Nashville
|
RN
|
ADN
|
Program Administrator, Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Long Term Care
|
Brittany Bobbitt, RN, BSN
|
Liberty University
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Critical Care
|
Chad Bickford, RN
|
Pennsylvania State University
|
RN
|
ADN
|
Clinical Instructor, Subject Matter Expert Oncology and Infusion Nursing
|
Jennifer Thornhill, RN, BSN
|
University of Phoenix
|
RN
|
BSN
|
Adjunct Skills Lab Faculty, Subject Matter Expert Community Health
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