Practical Nursing
Important Program Information/Policies
Nursing and Allied Health Divisions
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Practical Nursing
This program consists of both classroom instruction & supervised clinical
activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies.
This competency-based course has been designed to implement the integrated method
of teaching the competencies developed by the Louisiana Community & Technical
College System, Board of Supervisors & approved by the Louisiana State Board of
Practical Nurse Examiners. Classroom instruction includes the integration of the
following material: anatomy & physiology, microbiology, nutrition & diet therapy,
documentation, communication, psychology, pharmacology, mental health, care of the
adult & elderly, & maternal & child health. The program is approved by the Louisiana
State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners & the Louisiana Community & Technical College
System, Board of Supervisors. Upon graduation, the student is eligible to take the
licensure examination administered by the National Council of State Board of Nursing.
The student must pass the national exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Summer 2008 Admissions Criteria
Practical Nursing's Program Objectives
The Practical Nursing program of Fletcher Technical Community College prepares individuals for:
- Caring for a client population including individuals, family groups and
communities from a variety of cultures
- Promoting health and healing for clients in situations where the number of
variables is limited and the outcomes tends to be predictable
- Functioning effectively in the practical nurse's unique role as a member within
the multidisciplinary team
- Applying generic skills for life-long learning and for personal and professional
growth
- Providing safe, effective, and ethical nursing care that meets the current
standards of nursing practice for practical nurses in the state of Louisiana
- Participating in society as an informed citizen and pursuing an enriched
personal and professional life
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