Nursing - Nursing Education Program Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency

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PGM Code - 326A

Program Description This program prepares individuals to become Licensed Practical Nurses. Throughout the program, students integrate experience caring for patients in acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities and community agencies. Graduates receive a certificate of proficiency in Practical Nursing. After graduation, individuals must take and pass the N-CLEX PN examination to be licensed by the State as a Practical Nurse. Licensed graduates are qualified for employment as entry level staff in long-term care facilities, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care agencies.

This 7 quarter part time program is designed for students who hold valid Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant license and are currently working in a direct patient care profession such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, and surgical technician.

This program is by application only; admission requirements

Complete an application form for admission to the practical nursing program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in prerequisite classes
Two professional recommendations
National criminal background check
Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure in Washington State
Minimum of 6 months recent patient care work experience
Complete TEAS V Test
Document technology skills

To view supplemental information and download an application form please go to: www.edcc.edu/lpn

Students planning to continue on to an RN program must meet the laddering requirements of the school to which they plan to apply AND should consider completing BIOL& 260 and MATH& 146.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit / Grade Requirements The certificate requires successful completion of 72 credits. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in all college-level courses as well as achieve a minimum grade of 3.0 in each NURS course.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with an academic adviser.
Submit an “Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Advisers
Advisers for this program are
Krya McCoy | kyra.mccoy@edcc.edu | 425.640.1990
Connie Lockwood | connie.lockwood@edcc.edu| 425.640.1691

Department Website
NURS | www.edcc.edu/lpn

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

Certificate Prerequisites (27 credits)

Some courses have additional requirements; see course descriptions for more information. Prerequisites may be taken at any college providing they are equivalent to the course listed. See the supplemental information sheet for course equivalencies. Minimum GPA of 2.75. in the following prerequisites courses, with no less than 2.5 in any single course, is required to be considered for admission to the program.

BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 6.0 Credits *
BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 6.0 Credits *
*Courses must be completed within the last seven (7) years
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits
MATH 090 - Intermediate Algebra 5.0 Credits
PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology 5.0 Credits

Prerequisite Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

General Education Requirements (10 credits)

Note: Completion of these courses by end of second quarter is recommended.
NUTR& 101 - Nutrition 5.0 Credits
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication:CD 5.0 Credits

Certificate Requirements (62 credits)

NURS 114 - Concepts of Altered States-Pathophysiology 3.0 Credits
NURS 115 - Nursing Foundations 5.0 Credits
NURS 118 - Communication in Nursing 2.0 Credits
NURS 123 - Health Assessment 3.0 Credits
NURS 124 - Clinical Skills Lab 1 2.0 Credits
NURS 125 - Nursing Foundations Practicum I 2.0 Credits
NURS 126 - Principles of Medication Administration 1.0 Credits
NURS 127 - Nursing Foundations Practicum II 2.0 Credits
NURS 128 - Clinical Skills Lab II 2.0 Credits
NURS 130 - Mental Health Nursing 5.0 Credits
NURS 132 - Gerontology 2.0 Credits
NURS 133 - Pharmacology for Nurses 3.0 Credits
NURS 135 - Nursing Care of Families 5.0 Credits
NURS 141 - Medical Surgical Nursing I 5.0 Credits
NURS 142 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum I 5.0 Credits
NURS 151 - Medical Surgical Nursing II 5.0 Credits
NURS 152 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum II 4.0 Credits
NURS 210 - Transition to Practice 3.0 Credits
NURS 220 - Medical Surgical Nursing Preceptorship 3.0 Credits

Certificate of Proficiency Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate Nursing Education Practical Nurse Certificate of Proficiency Outcomes in the following areas:

Behave with commitment, accountability, and integrity in the practice of nursing according to the legal and ethical standards for a licensed practical nurse.
Apply sound interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, families, support persons, and other members of the health care team.
Collect holistic assessment data from all available sources and document/communicate this data to members of the health care team.
Employ critical thinking skills to collaborate with members of the health care team to assist in: developing nursing diagnoses, establishing client outcomes, planning and implementing nursing care, evaluating outcomes, and revising nursing care based on established nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems.
Demonstrate respect and empathy while providing safe, therapeutic, individualized nursing care according to the established care plan.
Demonstrate competency in technical nursing skills, information literacy skills, and application of scientific knowledge in all aspects of client care.
Understand the role of the practical nurse in delegation, supervision, and collaboration with members of the health care team to manage resources and personnel in the delivery of nursing care to achieve client outcomes while supporting organizational outcomes.
Prepare a plan for role transition to obtain an entry level position in the field, including opportunities for future career development through continuing education, and further professional education in nursing through the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2013 | Rev: 03/13