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Nursing: LPN, Certificate

Tannersville, Pennsylvania | Northampton Community College - Tannersville | ID: 170049

Overview

2411 Route 715 Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372-7989
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Admissions Office:
610-861-5500
Classroom Training
Nursing: LPN, Certificate
Employment Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
$22,638.00 - $28,153.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Northampton Area Community College is a Pennsylvania Community College accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For the past 50 years NCC has been offering educational programs as short-term certificates, diplomas and associate deg

Program Description

Program prepares graduates for entry into the nursing profession as a practical nurse. Practical nurses work under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Graduates who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to a State Board of Nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse and to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®). The curriculum focuses on the art and science of nursing, and is taught in classroom, college skills laboratory, and clinical practice settings.

Skills & Competencies

Assist in the application of the nursing process to provide nursing care to individuals across the lifespan through efficient and effective use of resources in structured health care settings. Communicate effectively with patients, their support systems, and the health care team through the use of interpersonal skills and technology. Assess the health status and health care needs of patients through the collection of data within established protocols and guidelines. Employ basic clinical decision making based on critical thinking skills to deliver safe effective nursing care under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse, physician, or dentist. Demonstrate caring interventions based on accepted standards of care and the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient. Collaborate with patients, support persons, members of the health care team and community agencies to provide patient-centered quality care. Utilize the teaching-learning processes to promote, maintain, and restore health to individuals within their communities. Demonstrate professional accountability and commitment to standards of professional practice while practicing nursing within legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks. Students will be prepared to successfully complete the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®).

Additional Information

Service Costs

11,937.00
12,891.00
16,159.00
17,452.00
3,777.00
6,865.00
59.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
73% were employed within six months after completing training.

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