Practical Nursing - Flint Hills Technical College

Practical Nursing from Flint Hills Technical College is a Campus Associate Nursing Education degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Mission: The mission of the Practical Nursing program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in the nursing field and advancement in their chosen career. Students will participate in planned and supervised experiences directed toward performing nursing measures with precision, safety and efficiency consistent with nursing concepts and practices. Clinical practice is correlated with basic therapeutic knowledge and introductory content from the biological and behavioral sciences. KSPN Program Outcomes: 1. Provide nursing care within the scope of the ethical and legal responsibilities of practical nursing. 2. Utilize the nursing process to identify basic needs of the client throughout the life span for health promotion and maintenance, or when biological, spiritual, cultural and psychosocial needs are not being met. 3. Provide safe and skillful therapeutic care in simple nursing situations based on knowledge of biological, cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of the client throughout the lifespan. 4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with the client, the client's family, and members of the interdisciplinary health care team. 5. Demonstrate responsibilities of the practical nurse as an individual who collaborates within the health care system and the community. 6. Provide safe and skillful therapeutic care in simple nursing situations based on knowledge of biological, cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of the the client throughout the lifespan. Career Paths: Graduates from the Practical Nursing program will be prepared to seek career opportunities in a variety of health care settings, including: Hospitals Health Clinics School Nursing Physician Offices Home Health Agencies Corporate Health Offices Long-term Care Facilities Detail Representative for Medical Equipment Detail Representative for Pharmaceutical Companies The Industry: Health care service is a growing field that emphasizes providing medical care across the lifespan. Currently there is a high demand for well-educated professionals who work to prevent illness and restore health. Men and women with special knowledge and skills are needed to assist other health care professionals such as registered nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians. Licensed Practical Nurses fill that role. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians. LPNs work with patients across the lifespan, from newborn to geriatrics. Students have the opportunity to work in a variety of health care fields such as long-term care facilities, hospitals, home health agencies, health departments, and physicians' offices. Nursing requires accountability and time management skills. Generally, organizations in health care employ many people, so interaction with other employees and activities involving teamwork are important. Interpersonal communication skills are a must in order to assist patients in the various health care settings. Accordingly, nurses must be professional and competent, friendly and able to communicate with others in a variety of situations. 2-year Associate of Applied Science Degree The Associate of Applied Science degree , with a major in Practical Nursing, is a four-semester program that contains technical and general education courses. Students participate in performing nursing measures with precision, safety and efficiency consistent with nursing concepts and proven healthcare practices. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level leadership positions in the healthcare field. View more details on Flint Hills Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nursing Education courses.