Practical Nursing
One Year Technical Diploma
Program Number:
315431 Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
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 pratice 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 grade of C or better 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.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - and
- All College transcripts - and
- COMPASS, ASSET, ACT or SAT test scores. Bachelors Degree waives testing.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
For this program applications and credentials must be received by October 19th, 2009 to be considered for the fall semester.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Adhere to professional standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the licensed practical nurse.
- Use effective communication skills.
- Assist with health assessment of individuals, families, and groups.
- Participate in clinical decision-making within the LPN scope of practice.
- Provide safe caring interventions with diverse populations.
- Use principles of teaching and learning processes to reinforce teaching plans.
- Work cooperatively with others to provide holistic care.
- Under supervision, manage and direct care within and across health care settings according to established protocols.
Review the Essential Functions (PDF 22.5KB)
Employment
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:
- Registered Nurses
Additional Info
Additional Info about 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
Last Modified: November 13, 2009