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 Akron, Parma and Solon, OH; Hampton and Richmond, VA and Racine, Wauwatosa and Bayshore, WI Campus locations.
Bryant & Stratton College practical nursing diploma programs are located in Akron, Parma and Solon, OH; Hampton and Richmond, VA; Wauwatosa, Bayshore and Racine, WI. The Ohio Board of Nursing views Akron as a stand-alone program and the Parma and Solon campuses are viewed as one program. The licensed practical nurse diploma program offered at the Akron, Parma and Solon 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.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The practical nursing program at Bryant & Stratton College at the:
- Akron campus, located in Akron, Ohio is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
- Milwaukee West Campus (with branch campuses in Bayshore and Racine) located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
- Richmond Campus located in North Chesterfield, Virginia is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
- Solon/Parma Campus located (with a branch campus in Parma) in Solon, Ohio is accredited by the ACEN. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Effective November 17, 2022, the practical nursing program offered at the Hampton Campus is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on November 17, 2024.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
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
Virginia Nursing Academic Program Disclosures
Ohio Nursing Academic Program Disclosures