Practical Nursing
Course Description
The Practical nurse is an integral practitioner on the health care team who renders nursing within a legally defined role. Practical nurse education prepares persons for gainful employment regardless of age, sex, religion, color, race, national origin, or handicap. The education of practical nurses is provided with planned learning experience in a logical sequence.
The practical nursing curriculum includes both theory and supervised clinical experience which will enable students to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function within the scope of practical nursing.
Upon successful completion of this program, a diploma will be issued, and a graduate will be prepared to successfully pass the Nation Council Licensure Examination for practical nursing. Licensure of practical nurses is regulated by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense may be grounds for refusal by the Board to issue a license.
Course Content
Vocational Relations
Geriatrics
Nursing Skills
Anatomy
Nutritional and Diet Therapy
First Aid/CPR
Medical - Surgical Nursing
Pharmacology
Administration of Medicines
Obstetrics
Psychiatric
Pediatrics
Clinical: Hospital, Geriatrics, ect.
Pre and Post Conferences
Awards
Award |
Type |
Approximate Hours |
Certified Nursing Assistant |
Certificate |
324 |
Practical Nurse |
Diploma |
1,296 |
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