Practical Nursing
The practical nurse (LPN) performs bedside clinical care and is trained in the fundamentals of biological sciences. Courses include basic nursing care, behavioral sciences, and biological sciences. Critical thinking is stressed in all phases of the practical nursing program. Individuals who excel in this program have excellent critical thinking skills, great attention to detail, and display both compassion and confidence in their work.
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LPNs perform bedside nursing care in acute care facilities, long-term care facilities and often work as frontline managers in nursing homes and extended care facilities. The LPN works under the guidance of an RN, MD, DO, DDS, CRNA, NP or certified Nurse-Midwife to identify the nursing problems of a client and report these findings to their collaborating teammate. The LPN can administer medications, provide continuity of care to patients and/or residents, and is expected to reinforce teaching to clients in all areas.
LPNs work in acute care settings, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, schools, social service agencies, private care, travel nursing agencies, and freestanding clinics such as urgent care facilities. An increasing number of home health and hospice agencies are utilizing LPNs in many areas according to state regulations and Nurse Practice Acts.
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).