Practical Nursing 

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Practical Nursing

(PN)

Program Description:

12 Months – 1350 Clock Hours

The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares graduates to use specialized knowledge, skills and essential competencies to meet the health needs of clients in a variety of healthcare delivery systems under the direction of a qualified health professional. The student will be prepared for entry level practical nursing positions as a licensed practical nurse.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:

  • Use the Integrated Processes throughout the care of the client
  • Contribute to the enhancement of the health care delivery setting and protects clients and health care personnel
  • Provide nursing care that incorporates knowledge of expected growth development, and prevention and/or early detection of health problems
  • Assist with promotion and support of emotional, mental, and social wellbeing of clients
  • Assist promotion of physical health and well-being by providing care and comfort, reducing risk potential for clients, and assist with management of health alternations
  • Demonstrate core competencies related to delivery of nursing care to clients across the lifespan
  • Obtain licensure as a practical nurse
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Credential Issued:

Diploma

Programmatic Accreditation

The Practical Nursing program is not programmatically accredited.

Delivery Mode

This program is offered web enabled as concurrent teaching to dual audiences: synchronous recorded classes.

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