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Practical Nursing Certificate

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania | HACC [Harrisburg Area Community College] | ID: 145326

Overview

1641 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE LANCASTER, Pennsylvania 17602-2633
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Admissions Office:
717-358-2966
Classroom Training
Practical Nursing Certificate Program
Employment Skill Gain
Community College Certificate
$22,256.00 - $22,256.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, was established in 1964 and is the first and largest of Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges. HACC currently serves nearly 19,000 degree-seeking students and more than 6,000 workforce development students. T

Program Description

Students are prepared for employment as Practical Nurses. As integral members of a health care team, Practical Nurses meet the basic needs of clients, carry out therapeutic procedures, and observe/report symptoms in response to treatment. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Pennsylvania law states that the State Board of Nursing may refuse to license a person who has been convicted of a criminal action(s). Graduates of the program are employed as practical nurses caring for patients in hospitals, extended care facilities, and health care delivery settings. PLEASE NOTE: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; specific admissions criteria must be met. Please email the Health Careers Office at start@hacc.edu for more information on entry requirements. (Textbook costs & out-of-pocket expenses are approximate. Total cost breakdown information does not include any developmental coursework a student may need.)

Skills & Competencies

Graduates receive a Certificate degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to [demonstrate]: PROFESSIONALISM: Qualify for NCLEX-PN Licensure Examination; participate in life-long learning; demonstrate ethical behaviors in nursing practice; and demonstrate accountability in nursing practice. COMMUNICATION: Communicate effectively with client, family and colleagues. CRITICAL THINKING: Utilize the Nursing Process to assist in the provision of developmentally appropriate care to clients with common well-defined health problems throughout the life span; demonstrate critical thinking using the Nursing Process to assist in the delivery of clinically competent care; and collaborate in providing client care utilizing evidenced based practice. CARING: Provide holistic care that reflects the client's values, cultures, and lifestyles; engage in caring behaviors to help achieve desired therapeutic outcomes; and promote comfort and optimal level of functioning along the health care continuum.

Additional Information

Service Costs

14,416.00
14,416.00
1,459.00
2,145.00
4,236.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
95% were employed within six months after completing training.

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