Practical Nursing (PN) Program

The Practical Nursing Program consists of 1350 hours of instruction made up of didactic (603 hours), Laboratory (72 hours), and clinical instruction (675 hours).  Students will perform nursing skills in the laboratory and clinical setting under the direct supervision of a registered Nurse instructor.

• Advance Nursing Skills; Anatomy and Physiology; Nutrition and Infection Control
• Clinical experience in Medical, Surgical, Obstetric, Pediatric, and Geriatric nursing. Clinical experience in both Acute and Long term care facilities
• Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) course

• Nursing Homes
• Hospitals
• Mental Health Facilities
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Private Homes
• Clinics
• Department of Health
• Doctors Offices
• Insurance Companies
• School District
• Penal System
• Law Firms

This program of study is 1350 hours.

• 11 Months: Full -Time/Day Classes/Hours 8:30 am - 2pm/Monday - Thursday
• 15 Months: Part-Time/Night Classes/Hours 5:30 pm - 9:30pm/Monday - Thursday
• 15 Months: Part-Time/Weekend Flex Program/Hours 9AM-5PM/Fridays and Saturdays 

In order to be considered for admission into the Practical Nurse program, applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria: 

• Must complete 120HR Nursing Assistant (CNA) program from a licensed school. 
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (must present valid ID with date of birth).
• Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED. 
• Applicants must complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills Entrance Exam (TEAS)-----Exam cost $65
• Submit a completed application----A non-refundable $120 application fee;  due at time of enrollment. The fee is exclusive of the total tuition cost.
• Applicant must complete a level II background screening. 
• Applicant must submit a (2) page Professional Goal Essay.
• Applicant must submit (2) reference letters
• Applicant must have current standard First Aid and CPR/AED for healthcare providers (from American Heart Association) prior to acceptance or before the Core Course is completed.
• Maintain School accident and liablity insurance
• Completion of health screening to include: immunizations, HPV series or signed refusal, negative PPD result or chest X-Ray; to be completed and signed by Physician.
• Submit a copy of Social Security Card 
• Applicants are interviewed and accepted into the program based on, their entrance and critical thinking exam results, background clearance, references, and applicant responses. 
• Once accepted applicants must complete all deposit requirements, execute a payment agreement (if third party funding was not obtained), attend the mandatory orientation and confirm start date.

Please Note: HHI reserves the right to deny applicant on the basis of not meeting entrance requirements.