Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
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Overview
Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services
Related Majors
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment
Examples: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Cert.), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Dipl), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (AAS)
A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
Any instructional program in practical nursing, vocational nursing, and nursing assistants not listed above
Colleges and Universities
Other member colleges & universities that offer Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants and related majors.