Licensed Practical Nursing

Programs Licensed Practical Nursing

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Licensed Practical Nursing program is 9-month 1,000 clock hour program. The students will acquire a general understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body & medical terminology; master numerous clinical competencies; demonstrate the professionalism necessary for LPN employment; demonstrate nursing practice in the prevention of illness, promotion and maintenance of health in patients across the life span from diverse cultural, ethnic, social and economic background; attend nursing theory lectures with planned patient care (clinicals) in hospitals, nursing homes and health care agencies. The LPN will practice patient-centered care using teamwork, collaboration, evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics; and obtain their license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) after graduation.

The training is provisionally approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All Interested participants must submit a completed admission application either by mail or in person. The Admission Representative will contact and interview the participant to ensure all requirements for acceptance are met. The following items are required to process the application:

Admission Application.
Request for High School Diploma or GED.
Pass the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE): The TABE test is a diagnostic test used to determine a student’s skill levels and aptitudes. Students must obtain 8.0 score in order to enroll in classes at the College of Health Careers and/on under the discretion of the President & CEO student may be admitted to the program. Individuals with a post-secondary degree (i.e. Associates, Bachelors, Masters) may be exempt from taking TABE if official documentation is provided.
Tuition Payment Plan Contract; if applicable.
Active AZ Certified Nursing Assistant, College level Health education such as Anatomy & Physiology, and a passing score on the HESI-PN entrance exam.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate from Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. College of Health Careers, a student must:

Pass all required program of study programs laboratory/clinical, and internships.
File a completed application for Graduation form.
Clear any indebtedness to the training center before certificate is awarded.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse, students must have graduated from an approved Arizona State Board of Nursing LPN Program, proof of graduation from Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. College of Health Careers allows the students to apply for licensure exam (NCLEX– National Council Licensure Examination). RCBH, Inc. CHC is not responsible if the AZ State Board of Nursing denies permission to test for licensure.

Orientation

Clock Hours: 0 lecture hours, 0 Lab hours.
Students will be provided an overall orientation of Regional Center for Border Health, Inc., College of Health Careers, and complete required student file forms. Students will be given a Syllabus to describe what is expected of them during the semester. During this orientation, students will be provided a short Medical Terminology course and quiz with an evaluation at the end of the course to measure understanding.

Fundamentals in Practical Nursing I (Medical/Surgical I & Pharmacology). Medical Surgical, Fundamentals, and Pharmacology basics/introduction.

Clock Hours: 240 Lecture hours, 120 Lab hours

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an essential part of the healthcare team who work under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or doctor and may be supervisor over nursing aides. The LPN will be provided with the theory and skills required to practice in acute care, extended care, and intermediate care. The LPN is responsible for monitoring and care of patients and may include: Taking and recording vital signs; Administering medications; Collecting body fluid/specimen samples; Performing lab tests; Listening to patient concerns and answering questions; and Assembling equipment (catheters, gastrostomy tubes, and oxygen).

Fundamentals in Practical Nursing II (Medical/Surgical II)

Clock Hours: 95 Lecture & Lab Hours. Clinical: 40 hours. Prerequisite: Nursing I

Nursing coursework includes content in biological, physical, psychological and behavioral sciences, professional responsibilities, legal and ethical issues, and history and trends to provide a safe and effective nursing practice in the prevention of illness, promotion and maintenance of health in patients across the life span from diverse cultural, ethnic, social and economic background. Study combines nursing theory lectures with planned patient care in hospitals, nursing homes and health care agencies. The LPN will practice patient-centered care using teamwork, collaboration, evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics.

Fundamentals in Pratical Nursing III (Maternal/Pediatrics, Lifespan/Development & Mental Health)

Clock Hours: 265 Lecture & Lab Hours. Clinical: 240 Hours. Prerequisite: Nursing II

Discuss common fears of nursing students related to maternity and pediatric nursing care; Apply principles of family-centered care to families receiving care in a hospital setting. Learn the anatomical, physiological, social, and emotional differences between adults and children. Learn the nursing care of child-bearing women, newborn infants, children, and families. Describe the cognitive development of the toddler, school-aged child, adolescent, and young adult. Describe care of patients through the life span of human development and health promotion. Name signs of approaching end-of-life issues and death. Learn the basic tenets or theories of the contributors to mental health nursing.