Practical Nurses Provide Basic Medical Care, Including:
Practical Nurse graduates 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.
Practical Nurse Students Benefit From:
After completing 2,080 hours of work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, graduates are eligible to apply to Berkeley’s LPN to BSN program, expanding career possibilities and earning potential.
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Monitoring a patient’s health by checking vital signs
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Administering wound care and inserting catheters
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Providing for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress
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Reporting a patient’s medical status to the registered nurse and/or physician
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Maintaining patient health records
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A strong foundation in both the theory and techniques of clinical nursing
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Hands-on learning in on-site nursing laboratories that simulate various clinical environments
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Opportunities to practice communication and interpersonal skills needed for developing a rapport with colleagues and patients
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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
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