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Practical Nursing Purpose:
The Practical Nursing major is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become licensed and provide direct nursing care to clients in hospitals, nursing homes, medical centers, clinics, doctors offices, facilities for the mentally and physically handicapped, and in home health care. This educational program includes classroom theory, laboratory experience and supervised clinical experience in area hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and community-based health care agencies.
The
last semester of the program, students' clinical rotation includes an
internship-like practicum where students obtain integrated clinical experience
in eight-hour shifts with correlated classes designed to assist them in
making a smooth transition from student role to the role of the graduate
practical nurse. The variety of relevant clinical experiences in
multiple types of settings enhance the students' opportunities as a valued
member of the health care team.
This level of education has provided many graduates the entry-level opportunity in the enhancement of their nursing career. A graduate of this program is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
For additional information, visit the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service at http://www.napnes.org
The program is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006 (www.nlnac.org).