Licensed practical nurses (LPN) play a pivotal role on the healthcare team. Working under the supervision of doctors and nurses, LPNs serve as caregivers and contribute to the treatment plan for patients in numerous areas of the healthcare field. The Practical Nursing diploma* at Bryant & Stratton College provides students the opportunity to continue their education with the Nursing associate degree, as they are eligible to transfer credits from the PN diploma to the Nursing associate degree program upon passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam and possessing a Practical Nursing license.
Through classroom and clinical experience, this accredited practical nursing program prepares students to become licensed practical nurses. An LPN provides care to their patients in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare settings. Upon completion of the LPN classes in this diploma program, graduates will be able to pursue a number of patient care career opportunities in both clinical and laboratory healthcare situations.
The PN diploma prepares students for the NCLEX-PN exam. Upon completion of the diploma, students will be eligible to pursue their nursing license by taking the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) provided they meet the requirements of the state board of nursing
*Available at the Parma, and Akron, OH; Hampton and Richmond, VA and Racine, Wauwatosa and Bayshore, WI Campus locations.
Bryant & Stratton College practical nursing diploma programs are located in Akron and Parma, OH, Hampton and Richmond, VA, Wauwatosa, Bayshore and Racine, WI. The Ohio Board of Nursing views Akron and Parma as stand-alone programs. The licensed practical nurse diploma program offered at the Akron and Parma campuses have full approval by the Ohio Board of Nursing. The Virginia Board of Nursing views Hampton and Richmond campuses as stand-alone programs. The licensed practical nurse diploma program offered at the Hampton Campus has initial approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The licensed practical nurse diploma program offered at the Richmond Campus has full approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The licensed practical nurse diploma program offered at the Wauwatosa, Bayshore, and Racine campuses are viewed as one program and are approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
The practical nursing program located at Wauwatosa, Bayshore, and Racine, WI, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The practical nursing program located at Akron, Ohio, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The practical nursing program located at Parma, Ohio, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The practical nursing program located at Richmond, Virginia, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326,
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Outcomes
The Practical Nursing diploma program gives students throughout the region, from Akron to Richmond and beyond, the ability to:
- Provide safe, relationship-centered nursing care and contribute to the nursing process, which has a foundation of critical thinking and evidence-based practices.
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team using legal and ethical principles.
- Utilize effective communication methods which manage information, prevent errors, and support decision-making necessary for the provision of quality patient care and continuous quality improvement.
- Utilize leadership skills in various settings as a collaborator of care.
- Implement professional and personal behaviors that exhibit spirit of inquiry, self-determination, dignity, uniqueness of others, caring and respect resulting in effective relationship-centered care.
Wisconsin Nursing Academic Program Disclosures
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