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THE COURSE
Practical Nursing is a one –year program of study that includes lecture, laboratory and supervised clinical practice. This program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and attitude needed for entering a challenging nursing career. The curriculum used meets the requirements and demands of US and Canada academic standards that will qualify graduates to take National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
WE OFFER :
- One Year Practical Nursing course
- Open to high school or college graduates, US and Canadian residents and other international students
- A curriculum that meets the requirements and demands of US and Canada academic standards
- Competent and highly qualified faculty and staff
- Nationally accredited hospitals for the Clinical practice
- Fully equipped nursing laboratory
- Fully air-conditioned classroom, laboratory and library
- Free overseas job assistance to our graduates
- Affordable tuition fee
- 95% passing rate for graduates who took NCLEX-PN licensure examination for the first time
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
- Utilize the nursing process effectively as a guide to the care of culturally diverse clients.
- Develop critical thinking to provide highest level of nursing care from assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualized client care.
- Perform basic nursing functions safely and effectively with competence, relevant to the needs of a client.
- Recognize and respect different cultures, beliefs and values of a client.
- Administer medication safely and accurately through the knowledge of drug calculation and classification, effects, interactions, contraindications and adverse reactions.
- Utilize ethical principles , professional values and standards as a guide in implementing nursing care.
- Communicate effectively using interpersonal skills with clients and other members of the health team in the workplace.
- Be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) licensure examination.
WHAT IS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
A Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) works under the supervision of the registered nurse and is responsible for giving direct and indirect patient care. The LPN is responsible to the Charge Nurse, Clinical coordinator and/ or Supervisor for the quality of nursing care given to the patient.
DUTIES OF LPN :
- Take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse & respiration
- Prepare and give intramuscular injections
- Monitor catheters and give enemas
- Apply dressings and treat bedsores
- Monitor and report adverse reactions to medications given to the client
WORK SETTINGS :
- Nursing homes
- Ambulatory / surgical clinics
- Psychiatric facilities
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Doctor’s offices
- Hospice centers
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