NURC - Practical Nursing Certificate
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Program Full Description
The Practical Nursing Certificate program at Lehigh Carbon Community College at the Main Campus located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania and the Morgan Center Site located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania and the Donley Center Site located in Allentown, Pennsylvania is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Certificate program is Continuing Accreditation. The Practical Nursing Certificate program maintains full approval status with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. This is an integrated college program spanning three semesters. Upon completion of the approved curriculum, the graduate receives a certificate as a practical nurse. Once the graduate successfully completes the Virtual ATI NCLEX-PN review course they are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The Practical Nursing graduate is prepared to assist in caring for medical and surgical patients, convalescents, and the disabled. Rewarding work experiences are available in extended care facilities, private homes, public health agencies, offices, and clinics. Advisor Notes
Practical Nursing is a restricted program. Students are accepted on a competitive basis based on available seats and meeting requirements for program entrance. Students interested in applying for Practical Nursing should enter the Health Science A.S. program and complete the prerequisites listed in the Practical Nursing Program Sequence. See the Admission Requirements for details on admission to the program.
To continue in the program, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.20 and earn a C+ or better in all nursing courses. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in required general education requirements to graduate. Students who have earned a “D” or “F” or have withdrawn are readmitted on a space-available basis only. A student may repeat only one nursing course (prefix NUR) in which a “C “, “D”, or “F” grade has been earned. Requirements of the program will be the requirements at the time of readmission.
Program Objectives
Program Objective | Accreditation Standard | College-Wide Competency |
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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. | 4.1 4.6 | 1,8 |
Understand the cultural/spiritual needs of a diverse population within a dynamic healthcare system. | 4.5 | 7,8 |
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. | 4.6 | 3,5,8 |
Develop the ability to use therapeutic communication and technology to promote, restore, or maintain the health of individuals, families, or groups. | 4.6 | 2,4 |
Recognize the need for lifelong learning and the active participation in continued professional development. | 4.6 | 1,8 |
Demonstrate the core competencies of a graduate of practical nursing as set forth by the NLN. | 4.1 4.6 4.7 | 1,2,3,4, 5,6,7,8,9 |
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. | 4.1 4.6 | 9 |
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. | 4.1 4.6 | 4,5 |
Employ the teaching-learning process to promote the optimum health of individuals, families, or groups within a framework of prevention and wellness care | 4.6 | 1,2 |