Practical Nursing Program (LPN – Adults only)
Next Session
Sept 2018 – June 2019
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Certification
NYS License as Practical Nurse
Articulation Agreements
North Country Community College
NYSED & Council on Occupational Education (COE) Approved Program
Adult Education – 1160 Hours
Plattsburgh
Enter the world of health care! Learn skills used across the industry in a wide variety of health care occupations. Classroom, lab practice, job shadowing and clinical experiences are integral parts of the program. Students receive preparation for entering a health career in Practical Nursing. This program is a great start for continuing in a postgraduate health profession career pathway. Students gain the skills and knowledge that will allow them to deliver safe, effective nursing care, working in partnership with Registered Nurses and other health care team members. This 1160 hour, adult only program, is accredited by the NYS Department of Education and COE.
Tuition information is available in your application packet. Financial Aid is available.
Program Highlights
- First Aid & CPR
- Issues & Ethics
- Human Body
- Nutrition
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Skills for the Practical Nurse: including client care, data collection, wound care, medication administration and monitoring
- Mental Health Nursing
- Maternal and Child Nursing
- Medical Terminology
- Infection-Control
- Medical Abbreviations
- Safety in the Health Care Environment