Currently enrolled student Nursing Reference Center link

 

 

Our Nursing Program at a Glance

Bay Path offers a 40-week, 10-month, full-time, Monday through Friday, evening program*. The program begins in late August and is completed in late June. Graduates will receive a Practical Nursing Certificate and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Practical Nurses are prepared for careers in a variety of heath care settings including extended care facilities, clinics, physician offices, hospitals, and community health agencies.

The role of the Practical Nurse is recognized nationally by organizations as the Institute of Medicine in their 2010 “Future of Nursing” report (http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2010/The-Future-of-Nursing-Leading-Change-Advancing-Health.aspx)and the National League for Nursing in their 2011 “Recognizing the Vital Contributions of the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse” statement. (http://www.nln.org/aboutnln/reflection_dialogue/refl_dial_8.htm)

Our Mission Statement

Bay Path Regional Vocational Practical Nursing Program is committed to providing students with a quality education that will enable them to secure employment as entry level nurses and become contributing members of Southern Worcester County. Through an integrated curriculum, graduates of the program will attain the knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes necessary to successfully pass the NCLEX-PN examination and provide nursing care to diverse, multicultural populations with well defined health care needs across the life span.

Philosophy

The Practical Nursing Program is guided by the philosophy of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School. By fusing academic, vocational, and technical training the Practical Nursing program’s philosophy mirrors that of the vocational and technical school and serves the multicultural communities of Southern Worcester County in the following manner: the program itself provides the residents access to postsecondary education and life-long learning; the graduates gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become employed as Licensed Practical Nurses thus providing economic and personal fulfillment to the individual; and the program serves the growing health care needs of the community by increasing the number of practical nurses available to care for its citizens. The faculty’s beliefs about nursing, individuals, environment, learning, practical nursing education, the role of the practical nurse, and lifelong learning is consistent with the philosophy of the school.

Faculty Commitment

Practical nursing education is a dynamic and interactive process that works best when curriculum progresses from simple to complex concepts. The clinical experience closely aligns with classroom instruction and the entire curriculum blends together to create a program that is cohesive. The Practical Nursing faculty at Bay Path is committed to providing students with a solid foundation that enables them to continue their education and further their career by articulating into professional nursing education programs.

Program Objectives

Approvals and Accreditations

Bay Path is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road
Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Phone: 770- 396-3898 or 800-917-2081
Facsimile: 770-396-3790
Website: www.council.org

Bay Path Regional Vocational Practical Nursing Program has received full approval by the:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Division of Health Professions Licensure
Board of Registration in Nursing
239 Causeway Street, Suite 200, 2nd Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Phone: 617-973-0800
Website: www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn

* To ensure students receive a comprehensive, well rounded curriculum, some clinical hours may occur during day hours or on weekends. Students will be notified of this in advance so that they can adjust their schedules accordingly.

The Admission Process

The Practical Nursing Program is an intense and competitive program. The program is a 40-week, 10-month, full-time, Monday through Friday, evening program that will prepare graduates for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. Upon program completion graduates will receive a Certificate in Practical Nursing. Practical Nurses are prepared for careers in a variety of heath care settings including extended care facilities, clinics, physician offices, hospitals, and community health agencies.

Admission Requirements are competitive and space is limited. No one evaluation tool is used to determine admission. Students who meet the MINIMUM admission criteria are evaluated against the entire group of qualified applicants.
STEP 1
Register for the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Entrance Test.
The first step for admissions is to fill out the entrance form in its entirety, sign you have read and understood requirements and rules, and return with the payment to the Practical Nursing department here at Bay Path. There is a $75 non-refundable, non-transferable, testing fee with a $25 returned check fee. Students may not reschedule or transfer funds.

STEP 2
Take the TEAS Entrance Test on the scheduled date.
Each student is required to take and complete the TEAS Entrance Test here at Bay Path. Reading, English, and Math are the four areas of concern of the exam. A study guide is available at www.atitesting.com.
STEP 3
Start the application process. Once a student has met the minimum test scores for the TEAS Entrance Exam he or she will be sent an Application Packet to complete. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the applications packet in its entirety, and return all requested documents to the Practical Nursing Office by the deadline.
STEP 4
Complete an Interview. Once the Practical Nursing office has received all requested information. The student will start the second step of the application process where a brief interview will be conducted. The interview is very similar to a job interview.
STEP 5
Acceptance Of those qualified students those whose TEAS scores, transcripts, references, writing sample, and interview demonstrate the greatest chance for success in the program will be admitted. When qualifications are equal, first consideration is given to student’s in-district, and graduates of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School. During this step it is recommended the student starts organizing his or her medical and financial documentation.
After you've completed the entire application process and have been accepted into the program, you will be notified about orientation. Orientation is mandatory and last about four hours and take place in the spring before classes begin.

Financial Aid is available through SallieMae. Follow this link to apply online.