Theresa Isom, Director of Nursing

The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to provide students with the knowledge and training necessary to pass the state certification exam and become successful members of today’s healthcare workforce. The program consists of a combination of classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. These experiences expose the student to the wide variety of tasks and responsibilities required of today’s practical nurse. Upon program completion, the student is eligible to write the State Board of Nursing Exam, and upon passing, may become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Classroom and clinical instruction teaches students how to provide basic bedside care. They become skilled in taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also learn to treat bedsores, prepare and give injections and enemas, apply dressings, give alcohol rubs and massages and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. In addition to providing routine bedside care, LPN’s in nursing homes may also help to evaluate residents’ needs, develop care plans, and supervise nursing aide care.

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This is a high demand occupation with endless career opportunities. Employment in this occupation is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations in response to the long-term care needs of a rapidly growing population

of elderly people, and to the general growth of health care.

Graduates, upon licensing, may become employed in hospitals, nursing homes, home health care agencies, physicians’ offices or clinics. Jobs are also available in emergency medical centers, ambulatory surgery-centers and health maintenance organizations.