Practical Nursing

Union County College
Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, United States

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Course Description:

'' The Practical Nursing Program at Union County College is a 4 semester, full-time program leading to a Diploma. Currently, the nursing courses are offered entirely during the day, however, college courses may be taken during the evening or weekend hours, as available. There may be some clinical rotations offered in the afternoon or evening hours.
The curriculum incorporates theoretical knowledge from the biological and social sciences into the nursing framework. Students are able to apply information acquired in the classroom and skills laboratory to clinical client care experiences.
This new program has received accreditation from the New Jersey Board of Nursing through July 2014. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination for Practical Nurse licensure.

PROGRAM GOALS

The Practical Nursing Program at Union County College will:

Provide educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
Students enrolled in the PN program will reflect the diversity of the community.
Graduate a beginning practitioner who is competent to assume an entry level nursing position and function within a variety of health care settings.
Graduates will achieve a minimum pass rate of 80% on the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
At least 80% of the graduates who are interested will assume a position as a LPN within 6 months.
Promote continual learning and advancement within the profession by encouraging and facilitating articulation to RN programs.
At least 15% of the graduates will be enrolled in RN programs within two years from completion of the PN Program.
Offer a career program within a college environment to allow access to resources and services that are available within this setting.
At least 80% of the students enrolled in the PN program agree that the resources and services provided are accessible.
Partner with community agencies to provide educational experiences for students and health care services for the population.
Affiliation agreements are in place with a variety of health care agencies in the community.
At least 80% of the graduates agree that clinical experiences assist in the achievement of the student learning outcomes.
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES

The graduate of the Practical Nursing Program will:

Provide holistic care to clients from diverse multi-cultural backgrounds, experiencing a variety of self-care needs, within the context of the nursing process.
Collaborate with other members of the health care team.
Demonstrate accountability by practicing nursing within a legal and ethical framework.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills when interacting with clients, families, and other members of the health care team.
Assume accountability for personal and professional growth.
Apply critical thinking in interactions with clients, families, and other members of the health care team.
Incorporate contemporary knowledge and tools from nursing and the biological and social sciences into the care provided to clients at different developmental levels throughout the life span.
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Phone:908-965-6000

School Address:

Cranford Campus: 908-709-7000
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016-1599

Elizabeth Campus: 908-965-6000
12 West Jersey Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201-2314

Plainfield Campus: 908-412-3599
232 East Second Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060-1308

Scotch Plains Campus: 908-889-2400
1700 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076


Jobs & Resumes: Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Scotch Plains
Houses & Roommates: Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield, Scotch Plains

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