| 50 | | | | /programs/Pages/practical-nursing.aspx | Health Science Programs | | Yes | | |  Michael Johnson 2 | 2/8/2021 2:00 PM | Practical Nursing Diploma | | | | Practical Nursing Diploma | | | | 10/28/2016 3:09 PM | | Yes | Accreditation Logo | The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000
www.acenursing.org | Licensing or certification exams are independent of graduation requirements Clinical training gives students the opportunity to work in actual settings with assigned patients. Graduates of the Practical Nursing program usually have the choice of many immediate employment opportunities. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the National Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).
| - Transitional Care
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Clinics/Urgent Care
- In-home Care
- Rehabilitation Units/Centers
- Hospice
| Practical Nursing Diploma | Practical Nursing | | Under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, licensed practical nurses may care for infants and mothers, children and adolescents, and young, middle and older adults. Using learned technical skills, practical nurses assist clients in meeting their physical and psychosocial needs. Licensed practical nurses administer medications and perform treatments.
Licensed practical nurses utilize observation, critical thinking, decision-making and communication skills in caring for patients. The Practical Nursing Diploma is designed to meet the requirements to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.
Licensing or certification exams are independent of graduation requirements.
Program Delivery Methods
Online, hybrid, and traditional in-class courses on Saint Paul College campus, St. Paul, MN and offsite clinical training at various Metro locations.
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Application Process
The next available program start date is Spring Semester 2022. We will begin accepting applications for this in 2021. Check back for more information.
| | | - Basic therapeutic and preventive nursing care
- Direct patient care
- Medication knowledge and pharmaceutical interaction
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Nursing process
What You'll Need- Patience
- Good communication skills
- Professional work ethic
- Desire to work with people of all backgrounds
- Flexibility
| Female students with male instructor |
