Practical Nursing

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Apply Maslow’s basic Hierarchy of Needs, Orem’s Universal Self-Care Requisites Theory, and the knowledge, skills and attitudes of QSEN as a framework for their contribution
   to patient-centered nursing care as assessed by skills demonstrations clinical and laboratory evaluation tools, course content examinations, and ATI proctored standardized content examinations.
2. Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to the implementation of client/patient teaching and contribute to the development of multidisciplinary care plans across the life span as assessed by clinical eval tool and ATI standardized content exams, course content exams and simulation activities.
3. Demonstrate Teamwork and collaboration within the healthcare team to support the provision of safe, competent, evidence-based practice as assessed by clinical eval tool clinical assignments, course exams and ATI standardized content exams.
4. Apply therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate effective communication with clients/patients, families, peers and other members of the health care team through verbal and written means as assessed by Clinical Evaluation tool and assignments and simulation activities.
5. Assist in the collection of data for the evaluation of the efficacy of nursing care based on established outcome criteria as assessed by clinical evaluation tool and assignments, ATI content exam items, and course exams.

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Provide proof of high school graduation or GED.
• Provide official college transcripts from all colleges attended (if any).
• Follow the placement requirements of the Testing Center on www.camdencc.edu/testing.
• A minimum overall TEAS score of 55% with a minimum score of 50% in both Reading and Math is required. Results must be less than 2 years old with at least 30 days between attempts and maximum of 4 attempts in one calendar year.
• Maintain a grade of 75% or better in all nursing courses.
• Maintain a grade of C or better in all non-nursing courses in the nursing curriculum.
• Complete a physical exam, proof of required immunizations or titers that show immunity, proof of covid vaccine and a booster, proof of liability insurance, and health insurance. Applicants must provide a clear urine drug screen and clear criminal background, within two week of program acceptance.
• Proof of CPR certification – American Heart Association Basic Life Support (with AED) for Health Care Professionals.
• The LPN to RN nursing courses require significant clinical practice hours in health care facilities that could be up to 50 miles away.
• The above requirements are minimum and do not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. Applicants must meet the nursing department’s criteria to receive provisional acceptance.