Practical Nursing

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Program Description

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare the student to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program consists of both classroom instruction and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies.

Since man is a biological, psychological, and spiritual being who is evolving across the life span, it is essential that nursing needs be met by caring, supportive persons who recognize the many facets and who respect individuality. The program content has been developed utilizing the Administrative Rules for the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). The nursing program incorporates the concepts of holistic nursing, hierarchy of needs, stress and adaptation, creative problem-solving, and psychosocial development.

Students who are unable to complete the Practical Nursing Program may be awarded a Certificate in Nursing Assistant if they satisfactorily complete and can demonstrate the competencies of OBRA skills, as determined by the instructor, and complete a minimum of 40 hours of clinical activities.

Upon graduation, the student is awarded a diploma and is eligible to take the National Council of State Boards Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nurses.

Students should note that some courses have prerequisites, which must be successfully completed before enrolling into upper level courses. All course work must be completed with at least 80% or above for program progression and completion.

Students entering the Practical Nursing program will be enrolled in the AAS degree and be advised to follow the mapped curriculum which matriculates students using a cohort model. Students completing the required LPNU coursework and opting not to complete the general education courses will earn the technical diploma. Students completing the required general education coursework will graduate with the AAS degree. Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure by examination to practice as a practical nurse. LSBPNE does not require students to complete the AAS degree to apply for licensure.

Application Information

There is no formal application for the Practical Nursing program. Required documents must be brought to the Practical Nursing department at the campus you wish to attend to be placed on the list for the next cohort. The start dates for the next cohort at each location can be found below. All documents must be submitted at the same time to be placed on the list. You will not be placed on the list if you are missing documents. For more information on the PN program and a list of required documents, please complete the Request Information form below.

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