NURC - Practical Nursing Certificate
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Objective |
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Integrate the concepts of person, environment, health, nursing, and basic needs to assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individuals, families, and groups across the life span. |
Understand the cultural/spiritual needs of a diverse population within a dynamic healthcare system. |
Utilize critical thinking to implement the nursing process as a framework for the delivery of cost-effective, outcome-based nursing care to individuals, families, or groups. |
Develop the ability to use therapeutic communication and technology to promote, restore, or maintain the health of individuals, families, or groups. |
Recognize the need for lifelong learning and the active participation in continued professional development. |
Demonstrate the core competencies of a graduate of practical nursing as set forth by the NLN. |
Practice within the ethical/legal standards of nursing care developed by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Inc. and according to the state wherein employed. |
Assume the roles of caregiver, interdisciplinary team member, manager, and community partner, as well as the responsibilities inherent in the scope of practical nursing as defined by the state wherein employed. |
Employ the teaching-learning process to promote the optimum health of individuals, families, or groups within a framework of prevention and wellness care |
Advisor Notes
Admission Requirements
Students must apply to Lehigh Carbon Community College and have a current application when applying for admission. Students will need to take all placement tests unless told they are exempt by a health care advisor.
Students interested in the Practical Nursing Program should apply for Health Science A.S. which will prepare the student to complete the prerequisite courses necessary for Practical Nursing Admission.
Students must submit all “Official” high school transcripts, technical school transcripts, and college transcripts, with the exception of Lehigh Carbon Community College transcripts.
Foreign transcripts must be officially evaluated on a course- by-course basis by either WES (World Educational Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) and sent to Lehigh Carbon Community College Student Records and Registration, 4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, Pa. 18078. These transcripts must be received and officially evaluated prior to the nursing application deadline.
Students must meet high school requirements as outlined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Title 49, Ch. 21). These requirements must also be met by students who have a GED, a foreign high school diploma, or any non-course equivalency diploma. Students who do not meet the high school requirements may proceed with their application by completing the acceptable substitutes as outlined below, prior to applying for admission.
One unit of high school mathematics, one of which must be Algebra with a C or higher. An acceptable substitute for the mathematics requirement is Math 090 or Math 105 with a grade of C or higher, or a score of 77 (or better) on the Algebra Placement Test.
Prior to application to the Nursing Program, students must have completed the following courses with a C or higher:
BIO 163, PSY 140, SOC 150 or SOC 151
Biology prerequisites must have been taken within 7 years of acceptance to the program.
Students with the above prerequisites will submit the Practical Nursing program application and all other required document by the deadline associated with their desired start date.
Students applying to the program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.20.
Students must register, test and submit scores from the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) by the February 1 deadline of the application year. Students may take the TEAS test twice in one academic year, which is defined as fall, spring and summer semesters. The higher score will be considered for admission purposes. Scores must be within one year of applying for admission. Cost for the test is the student’s responsibility. Students are encouraged to take the test at LCCC. If choosing to test at another location, an additional cost is required to submit scores to LCCC. All scores must be received no later than February 1. Information on registering for the TEAS test may be found at: http:// www.atitesting.com.
Prior to starting the nursing courses, students must have completed the following courses with a C or higher:
SDS 112, BIO 164 (within 7 years), PSY 145
There is an opportunity for Advanced Placement credit for students who have successfully completed an ACEN accredited nursing program course with a C+ or higher. Advanced Placement is only available for NUR 106. Advanced Placement must be submitted and evaluated by the Associate Dean of Curriculum, Assessment, and Articulation, James Ayrton, jayrton@lccc.edu, prior to applying to the program.