Practical Nursing - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Practical Nursing from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Nursing Practice degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Overview ? In just two semesters, the Practical Nursing program exposes you to a variety of classroom and clinical experiences to prepare you for employment in nursing homes, hospitals and other health care settings. The curriculum features a variety of teaching/learning methods, hands-on skills practice in the college's well-equipped nursing laboratory, and supervised patient care in nursing homes and hospitals. Upon completion of this National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission accredited program, you will be eligible to take the Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Career Outlook ? Licensed practical nurses are in high demand. Typical job duties include observing and reporting physical symptoms and changes in patients, administering and recording medications, assisting the physician with treatments and examinations, orienting and training unlicensed personnel, and helping patients with activities of daily living. Program Learning Outcomes ? Upon graduation, employers will expect you to: Adhere to professional standards of practice for LPNs Use effective communications skills Assist with the health assessment of individuals, families and groups Participate in clinical decision-making within the LPN scope of practice Provide safe, caring interventions with diverse populations Use principles of teaching and learning processes to reinforce teaching plans Work cooperatively with other health professionals Under supervision, manage and direct care within and across health care settings according to established protocols Possible Careers: Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse (with additional education and training) View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nursing Practice courses.