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Welcome To the Practical Nursing Homepage
Program Introduction
The Practical Nurse Program is a part-time evening and weekend program
designed to prepare graduates to provide health care to clients of
various ages in a variety of health care settings. The seven quarter
part-time program is designed as a career path for entry-level patient
care providers. Nursing assistants and patient care assistants can
continue their education to become licensed practical nurses after they
successfully pass the program and licensing examination. Students will be
able to articulate into the associate degree nursing program at Columbus
State Community College. The practical nurse program is sequential and
will assist students to develop communication, critical thinking, and
problem solving skills. Nursing courses are structured to promote student
learning through lecture, laboratory, clinical, seminar, and practicum
experiences. Learning opportunities are designed to apply practical
nursing concepts in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health
for clients. Students learn to work collaboratively with other health team
members in the health care delivery system.
Program Requirements
Students take 32 hours of nursing courses and 23 hours in arts and
sciences for a total of 55 credits. Students will participate in clinical
in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered
nurse.
Students who successfully complete the
practical nurse program are qualified to take the National Council
Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The program is
approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Upon completion of the
Practical Nurse Program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate the
role and scope of practice for the practical nurse in Ohio
- Apply knowledge
from the biological, behavioral, and nursing sciences to the care of
clients.
- Utilize the
nursing process to provide safe and effective nursing care to a diverse
population in a variety of health care settings.
- Communicate
effectively with clients and families, health care providers, and
community members for the purpose of health promotion, maintenance, and
restoration.
- Safely perform
nursing skills according to accepted standards of practice.
- Demonstrate
professionalism by engaging in legal, ethical, and accountable behaviors
and utilizing economic concepts as they relate to the health care arena.
- Synthesize
knowledge from nursing and related disciplines using critical thinking
skills.
- Demonstrate
caring behaviors by respecting the diversity of each person by treating
them with dignity and integrity.
- Collaborate with
the health care team to provide and delegate nursing care according to
Ohio Board of Nursing rules.
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