Program Outcome

On completing Fundamentals of Nursing, the student will be able to apply Therapeutic communication skills, learn the fundamental skills of assessing a client and documenting the findings appropriately. Students will understand the basic steps of the nursing process and complete a nutritional assessment and the mini-mental and depression scale.

Program Outcome

At the completion of Pharmacology and Nursing Skills II, the student will be able to safely administer medications to a group of clients. Students will also be able to apply theory in the clinical setting while providing care to residents in a long term care facility. Students will develop interactive patient care worksheet during the rotation.

On completion of Med-Surg I, students will complete the skill of wound care and apply those skills in the hospital clinical setting. The study of human anatomy and physiology and diseases and disorders will enhance the student’s ability to properly identify problem areas and implement a plan of care for the clients. Students will be able to identify coping mechanisms, and redirect actions of the mental health client. Clinicals will be completed in a variety of settings, as well as the hospital setting.

Program Outcome

At the end of Med-Surg II, the student will have more knowledge in disease process and disorders of the body systems. They will be familiar with the most common drugs and side effects and know the importance of good nutrition. Students will be familiar with the birth process and be able to provide comfort measures for the postpartum mother. Students will complete assessments of a post-partum patient and a newborn during this clinical rotation.

Program Outcome

When completing Career development, the student will have completed all clinical requirements, developed a portfolio with resume, and passed the LPN Assessment Exam with an 80 %. Students will complete a pediatric rotation in a day care setting and be able to identify age specific developmental stages of a child. Students will select and complete a 120 hour preceptorship during the last month of school.