Practical Nursing (Diploma) is a Diploma program offered by Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC. Tuition is $3,420 total.
Program Overview
Credential: D – Diploma Program Code: D45660 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: No Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
What is the first step to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse? Students interested in the program will begin in Pre-Health Sciences in order to qualify to apply for admission into the Practical Nurse Program. Students accepted into the PN program must be listed on the NC Nurse Aid Registry (NCNAR) by the start of class for the first semester of the program. Graduates are eligible to apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure as a practical nurse. Graduates must pass the National Council Licensing Examination- Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) in order to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: - Participate in evaluating the concepts of the holistic individual and client response in the promotion of health, wellness, illness, quality of life, and the achievement of potential. - Practice professional nursing behaviors, within the ethical-legal practice boundaries of the LPN, incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence - Participate in providing evidence-based nursing care, from an established plan of care, based on biophysical, psychosocial and cultural needs of clients in various stages of growth and development while assisting them to attain their highest level of wellness - Reinforce and /or implement the teaching plan developed and delegated by the registered nurse to promote the health of individuals, incorporating teaching and learning principles - Participate in the nursing process to provide individualized, safe and effective nursing care in a structured setting under supervision - Demonstrate caring behaviors in implementing culturally-competent, client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan. - Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) by identifying hazards and errors and by suggesting, to the RN, changes to improve the client care process. - Utilize informatics to access, manage, and communicate client information. - Participate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, as assigned by the registered nurse, to support positive individual and organizational outcomes in a safe and cost effective manner.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
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School Information
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide