Pre-Nursing courses offered at Laconia Academy beginning week of January 18

LAKES REGION — Laconia Academy, the adult evening high school diploma program, will offer Pre-Nursing courses beginning the week of January 18.

Chemistry with a Lab, Algebra I, and Human Biology with a Lab will start January 18 — 21, 2011. All are required courses for anyone desiring to enter a nursing program. It is also recommended that future nurses who have been out of high school for six years or more take a refresher course in these subjects.

There is a shortage of nurses in New Hampshire and these classes meet the entrance requirements for people wishing to become an RN or LPN. These required courses are also necessary for anyone desiring to become a Radiology Technician or going into Dental Hygiene.

Laconia Academy will offer these classes over a 15 week period: Chemistry with a Lab will meet two nights per week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 — 8:30 p.m. beginning January 18. Human Biology with a Lab will meet from 6 —9 p.m. on Thursday nights beginning January 20. Algebra I will have its first class on Friday, January 21 from 6 — 9 p.m., then meet on Monday nights from 6 — 9 p.m. thereafter. Each class is worth one high school credit.

Pre-registration is required. Anyone interested in enrolling or obtaining more information should contact the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712.