Practical Nursing
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The
student practical nurse studies basic nursing skills and such related subjects
as body structure and function in wellness and illness, nutrition,
pharmacology, obstetrics, and psychology. The clinical experience
provides supervised nursing care of medical, surgical, obstetric, and
pediatric patients.
Both
classroom work and clinical experiences are such that upon completion of the
course, the graduate is eligible for written examination by the State
Board of Nursing. Licensed practical nurses, who have passed their
examination, usually work under the supervision of the registered nurse,
physician, or dentist.
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Practical Nurse |
1296 Hours |
Beginning the
Application Process:
Interested
individuals must attend an information session in order to learn about the
nursing program, profession, and about the application process.
Prospective applicants may call the school approximately 5 months prior to the
class start date to determine the dates of the information sessions.
432 Hours = 1 Trimester
Estimated Course Length = 12 Months