Practical Nursing Program
Practical Nursing: The forecast is healthy – jobs expected to increase 21% by 2018!
Practical nurses provide essential care for sick, injured and disabled patients under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses (RNs). A practical nurse is trained to provide simple care procedures for patients with well-defined health issues, and often work in settings like nursing homes, residential care facilities, outpatient treatment centers, hospitals, home health care, doctors’ offices and clinics. A Practical Nursing certificate from our program gets students prepared for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), and for entry-level employment under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician. In some states, the practical nurse position is referred to as a vocational nurse. Our Practical Nursing program is dedicated to providing students with the applicable, hands-on nursing experience needed to be a success in the field. If you are ready to embark on your new career as a practical nurse, here are some great reasons to consider the Practical Nursing education at Carrington College:
- Students work with knowledgeable, passionate instructors who are dedicated to creating an exceptional educational experience
- Our program combines academic and clinical training which prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)**
- Preparation for real life challenges, settings and scenarios encountered as a practical nurse
Practical Nursing: A healthy skill set
Earn your Practical Nursing certificate from Carrington College and be ready to provide basic bedside care to patients. Your crucial role as practical nurse involves caring for patients’ most essential needs. Assist them with eating, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene. Having these basic needs tended to at a time when one is disabled can really help enhance their life. A practical nursing student also learns how to prepare and give injections, measure and record vital signs, dress wounds, collect samples for testing, give massage treatments and help aid in the patient’s general level of comfort.
Once you have completed the Practical Nursing certificate program, you should have the knowledge and confidence to:
- Showcase academic readiness by taking the NCLEX-PN exam.
- Implement practical nursing treatments and procedures in a variety of health care settings
- Use excellent communication skills to assess patients’ needs.
- Display your proficiency in critical thinking and information management with you
- Engage in professional communication with your co-workers and supervisors
Practical Nursing: Take a shot at a new, exciting career
As a practical nurse, your future looks great. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of licensed practical nurses is expected to grow 21% between 2008 and 2018, that’s much faster than the average for all occupations.* This rewarding career in health care can give you a chance to care for patients, helping assist them with needs that are vital to daily existence. It is also a great opportunity to work with physicians, registered nurses and other medical professionals. Practical nursing is a great way to get started in the health care field. Don’t wait – put your new career plan into effect right now by talking to a Carrington College Admissions Representative.
The Carrington College Practical Nursing program is available at our Boise, ID, and Portland, OR campuses, and culminates in a Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing. Program availability varies by location. Note that admission to, or graduation from, our Nursing program does not guarantee obtaining a license or certificate to practice nursing. Licensure and certification requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing.
Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
*U.S. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
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