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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Practical Nursing Certificate


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Program Code: NUR.CERT.LPN or GNS.AA.LPN for applicants

This program prepares graduates for jobs as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). In order to graduate, students must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Students must also meet all clinical objectives and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification while enrolled in clinical nursing courses.

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* This course has a prerequisite.

♦ This course can be taken before being accepted into the program.

Learning Outcomes


Graduates of this program should be able to:

  1. Provide individualized nursing care to clients experiencing selfcare deficits;
  2. Use a variety of communication skills to establish effective communication;
  3. Provide basic self-care information to clients who require support to restore or maintain health and meet self-care needs;
  4. Plan and organize their own assignments in a variety of settings to provide a safe, effective care environment; and
  5. Be responsible for their own nursing practice within accepted ethical and legal parameters.

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