Practical Nursing Program

Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared with the knowledge and skills required for the Practical Nurse. Students will be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) Examination. Upon passing the exam and meeting all licensure requirements, they can be usefully employed as a Practical Nurse.

The program focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the Practical Nurse, including admitting and discharging of patients, administering medications, assisting the RN, theoretical instruction and externship experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric nursing; externship experience in both acute and long-term care situations; legal aspects of practice. A Basic Life Support (BLS) course CPR from a Healthcare provider, or equivalent. An HIV/AIDS (4) hour course and current nursing issues, Basic English, mathematics, and science appropriate for the job preparatory programs will be reinforced through Premiere International College (PIC) classroom instruction and applied through laboratory notes or practices. Disclosure – Licensing is required for Employment.