Practical Nursing - Northland Community and Technical College

Practical Nursing from Northland Community and Technical College is a Campus Associate Nursing Practice degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Program Description The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares students to practice within the scope of practical nursing under the supervision of a registered nurse. The student is taught to use the nursing process at the practical nurse level in the maintenance of health and prevention of illness, the observation and nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status, and the administration of prescribed medication and treatments. Students will receive supervised learning experience in caring for individuals in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, long term care facilities, and physician clinic settings. The successful Licensed Practical Nurse possesses excellent communication skills and abilities essential to safe and effective nursing practice as part of a health care team. The program prepares interested students for future continued education in the nursing field. The Minnesota Board of Nursing officially approves the Practical Nursing program. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Practical Nurse. Employment Opportunities Employment opportunities have experienced a major expansion in recent years. Graduates are currently employed in acute-care hospitals, state hospitals, long-term care facilities including nursing homes and rehabilitation hospitals, clinics and physicians\\\' offices, group homes and child care centers, health care and public health agencies, armed services, school nursing, industry and private homes. Program Learner Outcomes 1. Student will provide safe holistic individualized nursing care to diverse patient populations. 2. Student will demonstrate competence with patient care equipment and technology. 3. Student will apply safety and infection control measures to patient care. 4. Student will perform medication administration safely and accurately. 5. Student will demonstrate critical thinking/problem solving skills through prioritized patient care. 6. Student will demonstrate effective and respectful communication skills. 7. Student will demonstrate accountability for legal and ethical parameters for the Practical Nurse. 8. Student will demonstrate competence consistent with the entry-level Practical Nursing . 9. Student will incorporate a broad arts and science knowledge base into nursing care. View more details on Northland Community and Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nursing Practice courses.