Careeer Major - Licensed Practical Nurse
Core Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology as well as Long Term Care Aide are included in this career major. This career major prepares the student to become a licensed practical nurse, an important member of the health care team who works under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Students will learn the role of the LPN and how to care for a variety of patients including geriatric, pediatric, oncology, and pre/post operative patients. Students will learn how to identify patient problems, identify appropriate interventions and evaluate nursing care. Graduates of this career major will be eligible take the NCLEX-PN and become licensed through the Board of Nursing.
Career Major Length: 1463 Hours
| Core Medical Terminology |
45 |
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| Anatomy and Physiology |
120 |
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| Long Term Care Aide |
91 |
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| Concepts of Nursing |
40 |
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| Fundamentals of Nursing |
160 |
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| Clinical I Basic Nursing |
80 |
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| Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapy Skills |
50 |
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| Medical Surgical Nursing I |
75 |
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| Clinical II - Medical Surgical Nursing (Part I) |
192 |
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| Medical Surgical Nursing II |
75 |
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| Clinical III-Medical Surgical Nursing (Part II) |
192 |
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| Pediatric Nursing |
40 |
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| Maternal/Newborn Nursing |
40 |
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| Clinical IV Maternal/Newborn, Pediatric and Mental Health |
88 |
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| Mental Health Nursing |
40 |
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| Transition to Practice |
15 |
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| Clinical V - Transition to Practice |
120 |
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Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, depending on eligibility. |
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| College Credit Available: Yes |
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Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors & Adults |
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Student Organization: HOSA - Health Occupations Student Association |
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| Instructors: Michelle Wiens, RN and Deena Shepherd, RN |
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