The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares students to meet the licensure requirements for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as established by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners. The program progresses from simple to complex and consists of classroom instruction, lab practicum, and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies.
Graduates of this program work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes.
The Practical Nursing program has clearly stated objectives. These objectives are:
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as a member of the nursing team in his or her two roles as “nurse” in situations relatively free of complexity, and as “assistant” in more complex situations.
• Implement nursing skills in a variety of selected experiences with clients of all ages and developmental groups with various health deviations.
• Identify and demonstrate attitudes and qualities that are essential in professional and working relationships.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the responsibility for personal health and safety.
• Identify and demonstrate both the scope and the limitations within which health care providers must practice.
Required courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing:
