Program Overview

大学 of The Albemarle’s (COA) Practical Nursing 程序 will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. You will participate in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

职业生涯

Employment opportunities include:

• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• 诊所
• Physicians’ offices
• Home health agencies

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Resources

See the links below for 程序-specific admission requirements and other information regarding our 程序.

Nursing Handbook (PDF)

Admission Fact Sheet (PDF)

HSWP Admission Comparison Grid (PDF)

COA Practical Nursing Grid of Program Outcomes (PDF)

ATI茶 Information

If you complete the Practical Nursing 程序 and work for at least one with an unrestricted license, you may seek admissions to the Associate Degree Nursing 程序 through LPN to ADN Options 程序.

Curriculum Guide

Practical Nursing Diploma Curriculum Guide (PDF)