Certificate in Practical Nurse

The Practical Nurse program provides students with the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to enter the healthcare field as a Practical Nurse. Graduates of the Practical Nurse program are eligible to participate in the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Passing this exam is required to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Practical Nurses provide basic medical care, including: Monitoring a patient’s health by checking vital signs Administering wound care and inserting catheters Providing for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress Reporting a patient’s medical status to the registered nurse andor physician Maintaining patient health records Practical Nurses provide care to their patients in a variety of healthcare environments, including physicians’ offices, clinics, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare settings. Benefit from: A strong foundation in both the theory and techniques of clinical nursing Hands-on learning in on-site nursing laboratories that simulate various clinical environments Opportunities to practice communication and interpersonal skills needed for developing a rapport with colleagues and patients Valuable, practical experience gained through the completion of clinical rotations at off-campus healthcare facilities, under the supervision of New Jersey licensed Registered Nurse (RN) instructors.

Official secondary or post-secondary transcripts and proof of graduation (with certified English translations).