Program Mission/Overview
The Practical Nursing Program provides an opportunity for students to become Licensed Practical Nurses through classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences to meet the needs of the community.
Program Goals
- As a provider of care, the graduate utilizes the nursing process and functional health patterns to promote, maintain, or restore health to diverse clients throughout the lifespan.
- As a member within the discipline of nursing, the graduate assumes responsibility for applying ethical and legal principles within the scope of practice. The graduate will maintain accountability for professional development.
Program Outcomes
The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Program Costs
Program costs listed are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is based on the in-state rate of $50.00 per credit hour. Total tuition cost (44 hours): $2,200.00.
Job Placement
Graduates are employed in a variety of settings such as hospital, rehabilitation/long-term/home health facilities, clinics and physicians' offices.
Facilities
Classroom and laboratory sessions are offered during the day; clinical hours may be scheduled during any part of the 24-hour day, seven days a week.
Typically clinical experiences are focused in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices and long-term care agencies
Staff Directory
- Bonnie Pope, RN, MSN, EdD (C)
Director of Nursing - Beth Hyland
Secretary, Department of Nursing - Sharon Moore, RN, MSN, PN
Program Chair - Ann Black, RN, BSN
- Melissa Casey, RN, BSN
- Laura Galloway, RN, MPH, MSN
- Denise McSweeney, RN, BSN
- Angie White-Lundgren, RN, BSN
