Nursing - Pellissippi State Community College

Nursing from Pellissippi State Community College is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Program description. The Nursing program prepares students to enter the workforce with the knowledge, attitude and skills required in professional nursing practice and to contribute to the promotion of health in the community. Graduates are capable of functioning competently at the beginning level of entry into practice. In recognition of the rapid changes in health-care delivery, the program also inculcates the necessity of continued professional growth and development through lifelong learning. The Nursing program prepares students for careers as registered nurses. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program has initial approval from the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Full approval by the Tennessee Board of Nursing is contingent upon graduation and successful passing of the NCLEX-RN by the first Nursing class. Educational objectives. After successfully completing the Nursing program, the graduate will be equipped to do the following: I. Take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which is required to become a registered nurse. II. Critically analyze and articulate positions on patient care, communicating effectively and professionally both orally and in writing. III. Recognize, define and implement appropriate health care for patients; adapt to emerging developments and applications in the nursing field. IV. Work independently with a network of individuals and function within a work team to facilitate care for individuals and groups of patients with health care needs. View more details on Pellissippi State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.