Spencerian College

Practical Nursing Diploma

A student of this comprehensive and interesting program will learn the aspects of professional nursing. In addition, you will gain on-the-job experience in the clinical phases of nursing. This is done in a variety of hospitals and health care facilities under the supervision of qualified nursing faculty. This program is offered in both the day and evening divisions. Graduates of Spencerian's Practical Nursing program have had an outstanding employment success rate. To work as a practical nurse, a license is required. Historically, Spencerian's Practical Nursing graduates have attained an impressive pass rate on the State Board of Nursing's licensing examination.

As a graduate of the Practical Nursing Program you will be able to:

	Utilize basic knowledge of the nursing process, perform basic therapeutic and preventive measures, incorporating physiological and psychosocial principles
	Demonstrate respect for the uniqueness and dignity of individuals
	Apply basic communication techniques to establish effective interpersonal and therapeutic relationships
	Recognize the licensed practical nurse's scope of practice within the profession of nursing and the health care delivery system
	Prepare to pass the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) administered by a State Board of Nursing
	Seek learning opportunities and assume responsibility for continuing education and professional growth

Requirements for Diploma Completion
94 Credit Hours
1372 Clock Hours (includes 621 clinical
and skills lab hours)
Length: 12 months - Day Division
24 months - Evening Divisio