APPLICATION NOW OPEN FOR EVENING CLASSES.
We will be accepting applications until the deadline MARCH 10th 2025. Acceptance letters will be issued after that date.
We will be accepting applications until the deadline MARCH 10th 2025. Acceptance letters will be issued after that date.
We offer two ways to take the Practical Nursing program. Day classes and evening classes. The day program is 1530 hours in 48 weeks of instruction that is spread over 12 months. The evening program is also 1530 hours however this is taken over 77 weeks of instruction in 18 months. Both day and evening programs follow the same curriculum. PN is divided into three levels, each level is divided between in class theory lectures and clinical hours. Class is held on location at The Rapha School, clinical hours are held at an assisted living or personal care home, and clinical hours held at a hospital. Upon graduation from the program, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX PN exam.
Admission Requirements
Individuals who meet admission requirements will be considered for acceptance into Practical Nursing.
- Applicants must be seventeen years of age or older.
- Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
- Satisfactory scores on the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- Evidence of good mental and physical health determined by a Pre-entrance Physical Exam.
- Personal qualifications will be evaluated through two (2) letters of recommendation and an information session with a member of the Admissions Committee. Qualifications should include a genuine interest in people and motivation for nursing.
- Due to the nature of the Practical Nursing Curriculum, all students must rotate through all clinical agencies, acute care hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Students will not be admitted to the program if they cannot fulfill these objectives of the program.
- A Criminal History Record Check that does not list any prohibitive offenses contained in act 169 of 1996.
- Individuals who have English as a foreign language will need to take the TOEFL, scores will be evaluated by the admissions committee, but generally a 50 on this exam is recommended.
Steps to EnrollmentPRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE
The following requirements MUST be met before an acceptance letter can be issued: 1. Admission Application online form complete in full. 2. Submit a one page/500 word essay. "Why you are interested in attending Practical Nursing at The Rapha School." 3. Two letters of Recommendation. (No relatives, at least one work reference if applicable) 4. Earn a satisfactory score on the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. Please click the following link for information on the TEAS exam. TEAS INFORMATION 5. Applicant interview performed by the Director. PRIOR TO ORIENTATION
The following documents can be submitted after receiving your acceptance letter but no later than orientation. Program enrollment is contingent upon the following being received. If these documents are not received you will not be permitted to begin classes and you may lose your deposit:
6. Official Transcript sent from your high school showing date of graduation, OR a copy of your GED scores and date you received your GED. 7. Physical form completed in full no more than 1 year prior to the program start date. You must use our physical form, or a physical that covers all of the same information on our form. 8. All other Health Requirements met. Please carefully review all requirements on the Health Requirements page. |
Program CostsUpon becoming a successful applicant and being accepted into the program you will be required to pay a Seat Holding Deposit of $120. This deposit is non-refundable and will secure your seat in the class, it is not included in the tuition.
DAY PROGRAM TUITION Tuition & Fees for the day program is $21,000. This is the total cost for the full length of the program. The tuition covers all textbooks, uniforms, skills pack, CPR certification, UWorld test prep, criminal record checks, and costs associated with your licensing exam. Cost Breakdown EVENING PROGRAM TUITION Tuition & Fees for the evening program is $24,000. This is the total cost for the full length of the program. The tuition covers all textbooks, uniforms, skills pack, CPR certification, UWorld test prep, criminal record checks, and costs associated with your licensing exam. Tuition for the evening program is higher due to the increased length of the program. A number of operational costs incurred by the institution are per month costs and therefore the higher tuition is based on the greater length of the program. Cost Breakdown PERSONAL LAPTOP Included in your tuition is a personal laptop computer. This will be provided to you during the first term and is to be used to assist you in completing school work. Your laptop is your property. We will not perform any service or maintenance and we will not replace it in the case of it breaking. If you already have a personal laptop that meets all system requirements and you would like to use instead we will remove this cost from your tuition. You will be required to bring your laptop to class to be used for online testing or skills labs. You will be given notice on these days. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Pre-Entrance Expenses as well as payment for the first 450 hours of the program, are due prior to the first day of classes. See our Cost Breakdown for more detail. Financial aid may be available to those who qualify. For more information on other funding options please visit the Funding Options page |
Submit all documents through our online uploader
OR email directly to auroralaney@theraphaschool.edu
OR email directly to auroralaney@theraphaschool.edu
Program Daily Schedule
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Day Program runs Monday - Thursday
In class hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Clinical hours (meet at clinical site): 6:30 am - 5:00 pm |
Evening Program runs Monday - Thursday AND every other Saturday
In class hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Clinical hours (meet at clinical site): 6:30 am - 5:00 pm *Clinical is on Saturday |
