Practical Nursing
Program Number:
315431
One-Year Technical Diploma
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 practice or community care settings. The program is approved by the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing. 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:
- Official High School transcripts OR official HSED/GED transcripts (this requirement is waived for applicants who have transcripts on file documenting the achievement of an Associate Degree or higher from an institution other than Madison College)
- COMPASS, ASSET, ACT or SAT test scores
For program waitlist information, refer to the Admission Information and Next Steps below.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the third Monday in October. For this program applications and credentials must be received by February 17, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester.
Spring 2013
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's spring semester on January 16, 2012. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the third Monday in March. For this program applications and credentials must be received by October 15, 2012, to be considered for the spring semester.
Review the Functional Abilities (PDF 22.5KB)
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.
Employment
Career Potential:
View Gainful Employment information.
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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
Review our Summary of Requirements for TEAS and Pre-core Nursing Courses rev 05.01.11
Nursing Completion LPN to ADN information for LPNs wanting to finish their Associate Degree
Estimated Fees for Practical Nursing Fort (PDF 15.38KB)
Estimated Fees for Practical Nursing Madison (PDF 16.16KB)
Estimated Fees for Practical Nursing Reedsburg (PDF 16KB)
Last Modified: January 18, 2012