COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

 

 

Students who wish to qualify for admission and progression in the RN Diploma program must meet both academic and performance requirements.

Academic requirements are described in the RN Diploma student handbook policies.  In addition, the student must satisfy performance standards.  These performance standards include motor skills, physical stamina, mobility, hearing, visual tactile, reading, arithmetic competence, emotional stability, analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

Students must satisfy the following competencies and performance standards:

Motor skills:  Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care.
Examples:  Positioning clients, obtaining and processing specimens, calibrating and properly using equipment, insert catheters, administer injections, use a computer, twist or squeeze with fingers, stand and maintain balance, reach and bend, move within confined spaces.

Physical strength and endurance: Physical stamina sufficient to perform full range of required client care activities for entire length of work role.
Examples:  Sustain repetitive movements, maintain physical tolerance, lift, push and pull, support 25 pounds, move heavy objects weighing 10-50 pounds, defend self against combative client, carry equipment, use upper body strength.

Mobility:  Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces. 
Examples:  Twist, bend, stoop/squat, move quickly, climb and walk.

Hearing:  Auditory ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in providing nursing care in a timely manner. 
Examples:  Ability to detect auditory alarms, cries for help, and auscultatory sounds; ability to hear in situations when not able to see lips of speaker; ability to hear sounds of a normal or faint volume level.

Visual:  Ability sufficient for accurate observation and assessment necessary for nursing care.
Examples:  Read graphs, scales, computer screens, electro cardiograms, distinguish colors and intensity, prepare and administer medications, observe client responses.

Tactile:  Ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of health care needs. 
Examples:  Perform palpation, detect heat and cold, ability to perform functions of physical exam and/or those activities related to therapeutic interventions such as catheter insertion and IV insertion.

Reading:  Ability to read and understand written documents. 
Examples: Read and understand textbook, policies, procedures, patient charts and medication administration records (MARs).

Arithmetic:  Ability to perform computations at a minimum of an eighth-grade level. 
Examples:  Counting, measuring, and performing mathematical calculations.

Emotional stability:  Able to assume responsibility and accountability for own actions. 
Examples:  Establish therapeutic boundaries, provide client with emotional support, adapt to stress, deal with the unexpected, perform multiple responsibilities concurrently, handle strong emotion.

Analytical thinking:  Reasoning skills sufficient to perform deductive/inductive thinking for nursing decisions. 
Examples:  Process information, evaluate outcomes, problem-solve, prioritize tasks, use short- and long-term memory.

Interpersonal skills:  Able to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Examples:  Negotiate interpersonal conflict, respect differences in clients, establish rapport with clients and co-workers, respect the cultural diversity of clients and co-workers.

Communication:  Abilities sufficient for interaction with others in both verbal and written English; ability to operate information technology systems. 
Examples:  Teach client and family, explain procedures, give oral reports, interact with others, speak on telephone, direct activities of others, convey information through writing.

PLEASE REVIEW THE ABOVE COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.  PLEASE DISCUSS ANY CONCERNS WITH THE NURSING ADMINISTRATOR OR FACULTY.

1004 Clock hour diploma program

Monday - Thursday - 8:00am-5:00pm (varies with clinicals)

 

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a person who has graduated from a state-approved school of nursing, passed the National Council Licensure Examination (for) Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam and is licensed to practice by a state board of nursing to provide patient care.

 

The RN is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients’ health by utilizing the nursing process; collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychosocial support to patients, friends, and families; promoting preventative measures in the community; and supervising assigned team members.

 

Approval and Accreditation: This program has initial program approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

 

You may contact the Missouri State Board of Nursing at:

P.O. Box 656, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656 – Telephone (573) 751-0080.

 

The goal of the program is to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam which is scheduled by the candidate upon successful completion of the course. Graduation from the nursing program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure exam. The Missouri State Board of Nursing determines eligibility for taking the NCLEX-RN:

                 

Curriculum Plan: The RN Diploma program is a 1004 clock hour diploma program with students beginning in August of each year and graduating in May. Fall semester course instruction utilizes both in-person and online formats. See Program Administrator for schedule.  This intense, accelerated program requires students to attend class and stay up-to-date with assignments and lecture material.  Attendance is monitored closely as success is directly related to the students’ participation. 

 

Quality classroom instruction is combined with sound clinical experience in the curriculum content areas of Leadership and Management, Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing, Advanced Maternal Newborn Nursing, and Advanced Pediatric Nursing.                                                 

 

Admission Criteria:  Completion of an application with $50 non-refundable fee submitted; be a graduate of the FTC LPN program; have an active, unencumbered LPN license; provide an official copy of high school transcript, GED or HSE; apply for financial aid and meet with the Financial Aid Office; and complete the RN Diploma program admission packet.  (See admission packet)

 

Advanced Placement:  The FTC RN Diploma program does not offer advanced placement and is only open to previous FTC Practical Nursing program graduates with a current LPN license. 

 

Additional Admission Requirements: Applicants must present a current American Heart Association CPR card by Orientation. In addition, the applicant must present with a negative drug screen and an acceptable criminal background check and Missouri Disqualification List to be accepted into the program. 

 

Once accepted into the program, the applicant must provide documentation for required immunizations and health screenings (Hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Influenza and TB). 3 doses of Hep B & a positive titer, a Tdap within the last 10 years, 2 doses of MMR or a positive titer, 2 doses of Varicella or a positive titer. 2, 2-step TB skin tests or a TB blood test (TB Gold or T-spot), and Influenza vaccine in the fall.

 

The COVID-19 vaccination is not required for entrance into the program. However, the vaccine may be required for specific clinical sites.  It may not be possible to complete the required clinical hours without the COVID-19 vaccination or clinical site approved exemption. See the FTC RN Diploma Immunization form. Please note: the FTC RN Diploma Immunization Form must be completed by a health care professional.

 

Student Services:  A variety of student services are available to RN Diploma students including Financial Aid assistance and vocational guidance and placement.

 

Tuition Withdrawal Policy:  RN Diploma students are subject to the FTC Tuition Withdrawal Policy section of the FTC Student Handbook which is located in the Forms section of the FTC website at franklintechnologycenter.com.

 

Nondiscrimination Policy:  Franklin Technology Center endorses and practices the principle of equal education and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age or non-job-related handicap or disability in the education programs, services or activities it operates.

** Instruction subject to change, as determined by FTC.

 

Admission Procedure-RN Diploma

 

Step 1

Submit Application with fee to Franklin Technology Center

In order to be considered for admission into RN Diploma program, the first step in the process is to receive an application packet and complete the following:

·         Read the program sheet

·         Review program cost sheet and keep a copy (Important: The school reserves the right to adjust program tuition and fees prior to the start of the program.)

·         Review Competencies & Performance Standards

·         Complete and sign application form

·         Return signed application form, consent forms, and the non-refundable $50 application fee to Franklin Technology Center 810 S Wall Ave. Joplin, MO 64801, NO later than April 21, 2025.

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Step 2

Transcripts

Once you have completed Step 1, you will be asked to provide the following:

·         Official high school or GED/HiSET transcripts. It is your responsibility to request your transcript from the High School you graduated from or the state you received your GED/HiSET from. Please have requested copies mailed to:

Franklin Technology Center

810 S Wall Ave

Joplin, MO 64801

·         Franklin Technology Center-Adult Education Practical Nursing transcript. Go to www.franklintechnologycenter.com and click on ‘Student Resources’ and then click on ‘Transcript Request.’ You must request an official copy of your transcript.

Have your transcript sent to the program administrator at:

Franklin Technology Center

RN Diploma Program Admissions

Attn: Program Administrator

 

Step 3

Financial Aid

·         FAFSA must be completed by April 28, 2025 at 3 pm to be considered for the program.

·         The FAFSA must be completed online at studentaid.gov.  You may call the financial aid coordinator at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062 if you need assistance completing the FAFSA.

·         If you have a previous loan that was in default status, but have completed the requirements to take care of the default status, you MUST provide the financial aid coordinator with a letter from the State Department of Education confirming that your loan is no longer in default status. Failure to do so will result in your name being removed from the applicant pool.

·         All applicants must make initial contact with the financial aid coordinator by May 8, 2025 to be considered for the program, even if you are not planning to use financial aid monies to pay for the program. You can contact the financial aid coordinator at 417-680-0004, ext. 2062.

 

Step 4

Complete Program Admissions Packet

Submit two (2) work references (in the event of non-employed, may substitute a volunteer reference).
Submit verification of required immunizations and immunization status.
Submit completed essay answering all questions provided.
 

 

Step 5

Interview

Following a paid application, the RN Diploma Program Administrator will contact you with information on scheduling a scored interview with the RN Diploma Program Administrator and other faculty member(s). Business casual dress is expected. A No-Call-No-Show to the interview is considered forfeiture of application to the program. A deduction of up to 5 points to the applicant’s overall score may occur with each instance of rescheduling the interview or arriving late to the interview.

 

Step 6

Provisional Acceptance

The Nursing Committee will select the incoming class from the pool of applicants who have met the benchmark for the overall applicant score determined by the Nursing Committee and returned all required forms/documents by the deadline dates listed above. Students will be notified via e-mail regarding their admission status.

 

All other applicants meeting the overall benchmark score will be placed on an alternate list by numerical ranking. These applicants will be notified via email that they have been selected for the alternate list.

 

Step 7

Screenings

Upon provisional acceptance the RN Diploma Program Administrator will make contact via email in regard to the enrollment day and the orientation day.

 

These days will include information in regard to completing the drug and background screening and program specifics. The fees for the background check and drug screening must be paid by July 24, 2025 at 2 pm to Franklin Technology Center Adult Education.

 

Step 8

Enrollment & Orientation

All students will be required to attend an enrollment day and an orientation day prior to the first day of class. Students will be contacted regarding program-specific enrollment and orientation date, time and location after acceptance via email.

 

Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to:

Franklin Technology Center

810 S. Wall Avenue

Joplin, MO 64801

Telephone: 417-680-0004

Fax: 417-680-0005

 

*Disclaimer: The programs and courses require a minimum number of students in order for the classes to be offered. 

 

FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CENTER

RN Diploma

 

Beginning date:  August 5, 2025  ~     Ending Date:  May 14, 2026

Non-Refundable Application Fee of $50.00 is required prior to acceptance into program.

 

Tuition**:  $13,000.00

Supplies, Books, and Fees**:  $3,773.00

 GRAND TOTAL:  $16,773.00

 

Revised 1/2025

**Fees subject to change 

  

Tuition Withdrawal Policy

A Title IV refund is completed on all financial aid recipients.  The Title IV refund is calculated per payment period.  If a student completes 60% of a payment period, a Title IV refund is not required.

NOTE:  Any Title IV financial aid returned by FTC to the Direct Loan(s) and/or the US Dept. of Ed for Pell Grants will be charged back to the students account and will be his/her responsibility.

Institutional charges are due as follows:  Days=class days

 

·   Before class begins or class is cancelled- 100% of tuition is refunded*

·   Student withdraws on the 1st day of class- Total amount, less $100 refunded*

·   Student withdraws from the 2nd day through the 4th day of the pay period- 98% of tuition refunded*

·   Student withdraws from the 5th day through the 9th day of the pay period- 95% of tuition refunded*

·   Student withdraws from the 10th day through the 15th day of the pay period- 90% of tuition refunded*

·   Student withdraws from the 16th day through the 21st day of the pay period- 80% of tuition refunded*

·   Student withdraws from the 22nd day through the 30th day of the pay period- 60% of tuition refunded*

·   Student withdraws after 30th day of pay period- 0% of tuition refunded*

 

All costs including tuition, books, and supplies are considered institutional costs and are figured in the refund calculation.  *Fees, books, and supply fees will be assessed on usage.

All Credit balances must be eliminated before a Title IV refund calculation can be performed.

All Students completing a withdrawal form and received a Direct loan are required to complete an exit counseling session online at www.nslds.ed.gov

School will determine the student's withdrawal date as the last date the student ceased attendance.

All Title IV funds WILL BE RETURNED no later than 45 days after it determines the student withdrew.

NOTE:  If a student withdraws (a leave of absence is not included) from a program and wishes to re-enter at a later time, he/she will be responsible for any previous tuition, books, and fees owed and any additional and/or increased tuition, books, and fees of the rear re-entered.  If tuition has increased the student will be responsible for the additional costs.  The re-entry request must be approved by the program Coordinator and Director of FTC before a student can begin in the program.  If a student withdraws twice from any program at FTC he/she will not be allowed to re-enter ANY FTC program. 

 

 

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG TESTING POLICY

Franklin Technology Center
RN Diploma program

The RN Diploma program adheres to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. Students accepted into the program are required to follow the drug screening policy as stated below:

1. Use or suspected use of intoxicants or controlled substance and/or unlawful possession of any illegal or controlled substance during school or clinical hours or during any school related/sponsored activity shall subject a student to dismissal from the program. The student must submit to a drug or alcohol screen according to faculty instruction and within the time frame directed by the same. If the student refuses to complete a drug or alcohol screen, the student will be assumed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Failure to comply with required testing will result in dismissal from the program. Not providing a specimen within a timely manner, or submitting an altered, diluted or substituted specimen will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

2. FTC RN Diploma program reserves the right to perform unscheduled or random drug screens in order to comply with clinical site requirements and assure that students are not under the influence of intoxicants or illegal or controlled substances.

All offers of acceptance into the RN Diploma program are made as conditional offers. The conditions include a satisfactory background check and negative drug screen. Acceptance into the program will be denied if there is refusal to read and sign the drug screen consent form, if an applicant is found in possession of specimen altering devices if applicant is unable to provide a specimen in a timely manner, or for submitting an altered/substituted specimen.

To ensure compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, RN Diploma program students will be tested as a condition of admission to the RN Diploma program, upon reasonable suspicion, and post-accident or post-injury. (See FTC and RN Diploma program Student Handbooks for additional information.)

Students must abide by the terms of the above policy and must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off College premises. A conviction must be reported within five (5) days after the conviction. Students convicted of involvement in a criminal drug offense will be dismissed from the RN Diploma program.