Program Description:

This program prepares graduates for employment as licensed practical nurses. The program includes but is not limited to theoretical instruction, clinical experience and clinical simulation in medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology and medication administration, geriatric and long-term care nursing, and obstetrical and pediatric nursing. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN state board examination to become licensed practical nurses.

Graduation Requirements:

The student must comply with the following requirements in order to receive a diploma.

Practical Nursing Program Outcome Competencies:

• Demonstrate behaviors that comply with rules and statutes set forth in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Florida.
• Apply nursing principles to meet the daily physical, social and psychological needs of the patient.
• Perform nursing measures with accuracy, safety and efficiency, consistent with current nursing concepts and practices in different health care settings.
• Function as a responsible member of the nursing team concerned with basic therapeutic, rehabilitative and preventative care for persons of all ages and diverse cultures.
• Demonstrate professional competencies consistent with the practical nursing code of ethics.
• Demonstrate appropriate employability skills.
• Perform organizational skills in following the patient’s plan of care in completing patient care assignments.
• Assist in the restorative care for patients with specific needs to reach their optimal level of independence.
• Demonstrate effective employability skills in work ethics.
• Use technology to reduce error, remain current, educate patients and nurses, communicate essential information, and document care.

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