What is a PN?
Practical Nurses (PN) provide patient care to the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. PN's administer medications, perform IV therapies, monitor and evaluate care needs, check vital signs and perform procedures such as bathing, dressing, and wound care. They also supervise the care delivered by the nursing assistants, home health aids and medical assistants.
Where do PN's work?
PN's work in setting like hospitals, long term care and rehabilitation facilities, outpatient facilities, clinics, and home care.
Will I be licensed at the conclusion of the program?
Because of the high level of patient responsibility, nursing is highly regulated, requiring both education and a license. Graduates must complete a state approved practical nursing program and pass the National NCLEX-PN Nursing Board Exam.
What types of courses are taught in the program?
Course work in the PN program includes courses such as anatomy/physiology, pharmacology, obstetrics, pediatrics, medical/surgical nursing, geriatrics, holistic nursing, therapeutic/healing touch therapies, and IV, intravenous, therapy certification.
