Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 688
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 clinical situations
Educational Requirements: High school diploma or GED.
Duration: 52 weeks
The nursing program has a selective admission process and has limited seating. To qualify as a program candidate, the applicant must:
• Have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
• Show proof of completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program and be in good standing on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry
• Have successfully completed English Composition and earned a minimum grade of C
• Have completed Intermediate College Algebra and earned a minimum grade of C
• Current CPR Certification as a healthcare provider (BLS)
• Qualified Nursing Assistant graduates of J´Reneé College shall be considered for admission into the Practical Nursing Program first, supporting the career ladder
• Submit the J´Reneé College Application, non-refundable $45.00 application fee and Official College Transcripts supporting the above information
• Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI): A2 Reading, Math, Science and English score of 60% or higher in each area, must be achieved for admission consideration. Applicants not achieving a minimum score of 60% in each area on the HESI entrance exam may be admitted to the Nursing Program as an “At Risk Student” status: At Risk Students are required to take the J´Reneé College NCLEX © Review Course which the students must pay at their own expense before sitting for their NCLEX © state board exam. The course is $500 and the book is $25.
The Practical Nursing Program at J´RENEÉ College prepares the students to provide nursing care to clients with normal and common health problems through the use of basic nursing skills under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician. Based on the Adult Learning Theory, the program consists of classroom instruction, faculty supervised simulation laboratory, and clinical experiences in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health care settings. The Practical Nursing program is a full-time, 52 weeks program that is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Private Business Vocational School Section. and the Illinois State Board of Nursing.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 32
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom
Duration: 8 weeks
Pre-Requisite: Admission to the practical nursing program, BNAT Certification by IDPH, and CPR (BLS)
The Pharmacological Principles for Nursing course is designed to educate Practical Nursing students to administer medications under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist. Students will learn concepts of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted; patient safety; maximizing a drug’s therapeutic effect; indications, normal dosage, therapeutic and adverse effects, and potential interactions of drugs commonly administered; procedures of medication administration via: oral, topical, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular routes; terminology as it relates to pharmacology; Federal and state laws; classification of drugs; evaluation of patient responses, and Intravenous therapy (IV) as stated in the Illinois Advance Practice and Nurse Practice Act 2008.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 20
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom
Duration: 2 weeks
Educational Requirements: Proof of completion of a Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH and CPR
Pre-Requisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program.
This course begins with a discussion of suggestions on how to adjust to the role of a nursing student, and follows an in-depth review of the healthcare system and healthcare team designed to enhance the student’s understanding of their place in the system; the holistic approach to nursing in cultural, physical, social and ethical concerns related to nurse interactions with clients are explored; discussions of the practical nursing career including legal controls affecting practice. The nursing process is introduced and is explored in regards to its relationship to practical nurses meeting patients’ basic needs. Course activities are designed to help students develop an understanding of their professional role and its history. The role of the practical nurse in the use of the nursing process is studied and practiced in classroom, laboratory, and long-term care settings.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 60
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 Clinical situations
Duration: 6 weeks
Educational Requirements: NRSG 099 or concurrent and PNU 102 both with minimum “C” and pass all HESI exit exams.
Pre-Requisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program and Nursing Assistant Certified by IDPH
Building on previous skills and knowledge gained from PNU 102 and Basic Nursing Assistant training in the long-term care setting, the student integrates concepts of the nursing process as a problem-solving technique for meeting basic human needs, as associated with the aging process. The application of the nursing process to attain the appropriate level of independence and wellness is included in study. Pharmacotherapeutic principles are also incorporated in study. The student learns to administer medications and to use the nursing process to care for persons with oxygen, wound care, and rest and sleep needs, and to assist persons who need relief from pain. The concepts of holism, nursing practice, multicultural society, and communication are studied for purposes of assisting persons to meet their basic needs. The role of the practical nurse in the use of the nursing process is studied and practiced in classroom, laboratory, and long-term care settings, specifically in relation to protection against infection and providing for safety, mobility, comfort, hygiene, elimination, and nutrition needs. This course combines classroom and clinical experience, which fosters professional growth.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 152
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 Clinical situations
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH and CPR (BLS). NRSG 099 or concurrent, PNU: 102, and 104 with a minimum grade of “C”.
Building on knowledge gleaned from PNU 104, the student integrates concepts of the nursing process as a problem-solving tool for meeting the basic needs of the adult client, taking into account the patient’s psychosocial-culture-spiritual identity. The first part of the course presents information on disorders according to body systems. The course begins with a discussion of client assessment and common diagnostic laboratory tests performed for disorders that pertain to a particular body system. Medical/Surgical, nursing management of each disorder, and pain management is discussed. Assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning and implementation, and expected outcomes utilizing the NANDA-approved nursing diagnosis is applied to each system. Nutritional, Fluids and Electrolytes, pharmacological/medical mathematics and gerontology considerations are included as appropriate. The second part of the course covers caring for clients with endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus. Following this topic, students are engaged in the study of the gastrointestinal system, caring for clients with ileostomy or colostomy, and disorders of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas. This class combines classroom and clinical/lab experience.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 152
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 Clinical situations
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH, CPR (BLS), and NRSG 099, PNU: 102, 104, and 106 all with a minimum grade of “C” or above.
Students in this course first concentrate study in the care of clients with cardiovascular disorders including: infectious and inflammatory disorders of the heart and blood vessels; valvular disorders; occlusive disorders of coronary and peripheral blood vessels; cardiac arrhythmias; hypertension; heart failure; and cardiovascular surgery. Respiratory disorders including upper and lower disorders and thoracic surgery is examined. Caring for clients with urinary and renal problems follows this discussion with an emphasis on disorders of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The second part of this course includes care of the patient with neurologic disorders of the central nervous system including cerebrovascular disorders, head and spinal cord trauma and neurological deficits, musculoskeletal system and its disorders including caring for clients with orthopedic, and connective tissue disorders. This class combines both classroom and clinical experience.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 68
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 Clinical situations
Duration: 4 weeks
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH, CPR (BLS), and NRSG 099, PNU: 102, 104, 106 and 108 all with a minimum grade of “C”.
This course applies the nursing process in providing care to childbearing families. Discussion includes: history and trends in family-centered childbearing; human reproduction; fetal development; prenatal care and adaptation to pregnancy; care of women with complications during pregnancy; and sexually transmitted diseases. Care of the client and family during labor and birth is emphasized with special attention to the pre-term and term infants. This course combines classroom, simulation laboratory and clinical experience.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 68
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 Clinical situations
Duration: 4 weeks
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH and CPR (BLS). NRSG 099, PNU: 102, 104, 106 and 108 all with a minimum grade of “C” and pass all HESI exit exams.
Introduction to Pediatric Nursing Practice builds on previous knowledge, integrating concepts of the nursing process as a problem-solving tool for meeting the basic needs of the pediatric patient. Nutrition for children, and growth and development are introduced in this course. Discussions include the infant, toddler, preschool, school-age and adolescent child; care of the child with eye, ear, nose and throat, neurological, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary; metabolic, and reproductive conditions. Discussion also includes care of the child with an emotional or behavioral condition. This course combines classroom, simulation laboratory and clinical experience.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 68
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom, 10/1 Clinical situations
Duration: 4 weeks
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH, CPR (BLS), and completion of NRSG 099, PNU: 102, 104, 106, 108, 110 and 112, all with a minimum grade of “C”.
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing Practice is designed to provide the student with exploration and study into the concepts of mental health and mental illness. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in therapeutic communication technique principles of psychiatric nursing, interpersonal relationships, and assess psychosocial needs of the emotionally ill patient. Study also includes care of patients who are substance abusers. This course combines classroom, simulation laboratory and clinical experience.
Maximum class size: 40
Hours: 32
Minimum Age: 18
Student to instructor ratio: 40/1 classroom
Duration: 4 weeks
Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program, Nursing Assistant Certification by IDPH and CPR (BLS). Completion of NRSG 099, PNU: 102; 104; 106; 108; 110; 112 and 114; all with a minimum grade of “C”.
Transition to Practice/Licensure Preparation examines trends in nursing in a variety of healthcare settings. The role of the licensed practical nurse in accountability for cost and quality outcomes, responsibility for care across settings, and time management are discussed, emphasizing synthesis of nursing knowledge and critical thinking skills. Communication, employment skills, and computer lab practice for preparation to take the NCLEX-PN® are included in study. Students who successfully complete the required courses and achieve the required minimum grade average will receive a J´Reneé certificate of completion in Practical Nursing and Pharmacology from J’Reneé Career Facilitation, Inc. Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX- PN).