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, high school graduate, and have a GPA of 2.5
• Complete the College Placement Test and get a “C” or better in all required courses.
• Provide proof of high school graduation or GED.
• Provide college transcripts from all colleges attended
• Submit an official copy of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a scholastic aptitude assessment in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, and English. A minimum total score of 55% is required with at least a 50% in reading and a 50% in math. Results must be less than 2 years old and limited to 2 attempts 30 days apart in the application period and 4 lifetime attempts.
• Maintain a grade of C (75%) or better in all nursing courses.
• Maintain a grade of C or better in all pre-requisites courses.
• Complete a physical exam, with proof of required immunizations “or titers that show immunity” 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.
• The Practical Nursing courses require significant clinical practice hours in health-care facilities with which the College hold current contracts.