Lccc lpn program requirements

Nursing
Associate of Applied Science (Two year program)

Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients and the public about various medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients' family members. RNs record patients? medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.

RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, including post-treatment home care needs, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. RNs can specialize in one or more patient care specialties.

LCCC's Mary Gill Corrozza, R.N. School of Nursing is designed to prepare competent associate degree nurses who are eligible to meet licensing requirements for registered nurses and can practice nursing in acute care, long-term care homes, clinics, physician?s offices, or other agencies established to meet the health needs of individuals.

Nursing courses must be taken in the sequence listed as content and skills build from simple to complex. A minimum grade of 'C' must be earned in all courses required in the nursing curriculum in order to receive an A.A.S. Degree in Nursing. Nursing students must comply with the rules and policies as presented in the nursing student handbook in addition to those listed in the Catalog.

Admission to the Nursing Program is selective and limited to the number of clinical facilities available and program accreditation standards. General admission to the College and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the Nursing program.

Nursing Programs available at LCCC:

• Main Campus - day classes - yearly
• Main Campus - evening classes - every odd numbered year
• Northumberland Campus - day classes - every odd numbered year
• Northumberland Campus - evening classes - every even numbered year

* Clinical times for all Nursing Programs are based on availability

LPN-RN Programs are available to current Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN?s) in the following formats:

• Main Campus - day classes - yearly
• Main Campus - evening classes - every even numbered year**
• Main Campus - evening classes - every odd number year
• Northumberland Campus - day classes - every odd numbered year
• Northumberland Campus - evening classes - every even numbered year

* Clinical times for all Nursing Programs are based on availability
** Reserved for LPN-RN Student only

Students taking Nursing courses (NUR) at off-campus sites are charged out-of-county tuition rates.

The Nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 (717) 783-7142 and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000.