Practical Nursing - Lehigh Carbon Community College

Practical Nursing from Lehigh Carbon Community College is a Campus Certificate Nursing Practice degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. This is an integrated college program spanning three semesters. The program is fully approved by the State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326; e-mail: NLNAC@NLNAC.ORG. Upon completion of the approved curriculum, the graduate receives a certificate as a practical nurse and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Success in the examination qualifies graduates to function as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The Practical Nursing graduate is prepared to assist in caring for medical and surgical patients, convalescents, and the disabled. Rewarding work experiences are available in hospitals, extended care facilities, private homes, public health agencies, offices, and clinics. The graduate's performance of select nursing acts is under the direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist, or professional nurse. Advanced standing is available for those students who fulfill the necessary requirements. This advanced standing is awarded for NUR 106 only Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: integrate the concepts of person, environment, health, nursing, and basic needs to assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individuals, families, and groups across the life span. understand the cultural/spiritual needs of a diverse population within a dynamic healthcare system. utilize critical thinking to implement the nursing process as a framework for the delivery of cost-effective, outcomebased nursing care to individuals, families, or groups. develop the ability to use therapeutic communication and technology to promote, restore, or maintain the health of individuals, families, or groups. recognize the need for lifelong learning and the active participation in continued professional development. demonstrate the core competencies of a graduate of practical nursing as set forth by the NLNAC. practice within the ethical/legal standards of nursing care developed by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Inc. and according to the state wherein employed. assume the roles of caregiver, interdisciplinary team member, manager, and community partner, as well as the responsibilities inherent in the scope of practical nursing as defined by the state wherein employed. employ the teaching-learning process to promote the optimum health of individuals, families, or groups within a framework of prevention and wellness care. View more details on Lehigh Carbon Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nursing Practice courses.