Nursing Program, Practical
Nursing Practical
Program Number: 31-543-1
- One-year Technical Diploma
- Nursing Program Cluster
- Center for Health and Safety Education
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Fort Atkinson
- Reedsburg
- Truax, Madison
- For information call: (608) 246-6065 or (800) 322-6282, ext. 6065
About the Program
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The Practical Nursing program enables the student to acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes necessary to become a qualified, competent practical nurse. The practical nurse, under the general or direct supervision of a registered nurse, physician, podiatrist, dentist or optometrist, is prepared to assume responsibility for nursing in those situations relatively free of complexity and to assist in more complex nursing care situations.
The program includes lectures, demonstrations and supervised practice at a variety of sites including hospitals, nursing homes, home health and family practice or community care settings. The program is approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. Program students are admitted to the Madison campus in the fall and spring and to the Fort Atkinson and Reedsburg campuses in the spring semester. A student must have a minimum of a C to pass a nursing course. The graduate is eligible to write the national licensing exam (NCLEX-PN). Successful completion of the examination, as defined by the Board of Nursing, leads to licensure in the State of Wisconsin.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
View detailed program admissions requirements. The checklist information sheet will assist you with required credentials for admissions into the program.
Program Requirements
- Completion of a nursing assistant course prior to taking nursing courses.
- Caregiver Background Check (CBC)
- Physical exam and a completed Medical Physical History Form (PDF) on file prior to beginning clinical experiences involving direct client care; and
- Essential Functions Nursing Programs
Career Potential
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
After passing the State Board Exam (NCLEX), graduates may work as licensed practical nurses in clinics, doctor’s offices, home health agencies, hospitals, industrial plants, the Armed Services, nursing homes, or wellness centers.
- Home Health and Pharmacy Salesperson
- Insurance Claims Monitor
Graduates can also qualify for advanced academic standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
With additional education LPNs can go on to become registered nurses (RNs), and then find employment as:
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