Practical Nursing
The Monroe College Certificate in Practical Nursing program is a three-semester course of study. Nursing courses involve classroom instruction as well as laboratory skills, simulation practice, and clinical experiences. Upon completion of the program the student is awarded a Certificate in Nursing and is eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the PN Certificate program, the graduate will be able to provide Culturally Competent Care (SLO-CCC) with achievement of the following outcomes:
1. Demonstrate basic through intermediate skills and health teaching to provide holistic, individualized patient-centered care to individuals and families. (SLO #1: Patient-Centered Care)
2. Communicate data collection information from individuals/families to the Registered Nurse and/or interprofessional team members. (SLO #2: Teamwork and Communication)
3. Provide a rationale for clinical judgments based upon current best practice guidelines used in the care of individuals across the lifespan. (SLO #3: Evidence-Based Practice)
4. Explain how quality improvement measures and risk management data is used to promote the safe, quality care of individuals across the health care continuum. (SLO #4: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety)
5. Use healthcare informatics to collect and communicate health data, avoid errors, and support healthcare interventions when providing nursing care to individuals. (SLO #5: Informatics)
6. Implement the nursing plan of care in congruence with the patient's healthcare needs, preferences, customs, values, and beliefs. (SLO-CCC #6: Culturally Competent Care)