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.

Wor-Wic’s practical nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20037, 202-909-2526.

Pre-Nursing Courses

Remaining Courses

Fall (Fall Cohort) & Spring (Spring Cohort)

Spring (Fall Cohort) & Summer (Spring Cohort)

Summer (Fall Cohort) & Fall (Spring Cohort)

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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:

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