Nursing
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Practical Nursing
- What is a Licensed Practical Nurse? Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Most LPNs provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also prepare and give injections, apply dressings, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and monitor catheters. LPNs observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. They collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. They help patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, keep them comfortable, and care for their emotional needs. In States where the law allows, they may administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous fluids. Some LPNs help deliver, care for, and feed infants. Experienced LPNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides. LPNs in nursing homes provide routine bedside care, help evaluate residents' needs, develop care plans, and supervise the care provided by nursing aides. In doctors' offices and clinics, they also may make appointments, keep records, and perform other clerical duties. LPNs who work in private homes also may prepare meals and teach family members simple nursing tasks (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Course Description: This full-time, 10 ½ month program prepares students to apply for the licensing exam to be a Licensed Practical Nurse. Classes meet Monday through Thursday during the day. Fridays are not regularyly scheduled days, but will be occasionally utilized for clinical makeup, testing and labtime. Courses included are Growth & Development, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical/Surgical Nursing I, II and III, Mental Health Nursing, Maternal/Newborn Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Leadership and IV Therapy. The clinical portion of the program provides for experiences in patient care settings including Crown Care Center, Research Belton Hospital, Cass Medical Center, Lee's Summit Hospital, Truman Medical Center-Lakewood, Integrity Health Care, and Pleasant Hill Health and Rehab. Candidates for the program must take the TEAS Test and complete work and/or personal references, successfully pass a drug test and criminal background check.
- Fees and Expenses: Tuition, Fees, Supplies: $9,204 (2008 - 2009)
- Program Certification: Program certified through Missouri State Board of Nursing
Student Handbook-PN Program 08-09
Fees And Expenses
Application
Reference
Cass Career Center PN Brochure
Change of Address Form
Request for transcript form
Refusal To Issue License
All students must comply with the Missouri Nurse Practice Act section 335.066 to sit for the NCLEX-PN Board exam. The decision to write the board exam rests with the Missouri State Board of Nursing and graduation from this program does not guarantee eligibility to write the NCLEX-PN Board exam.
Application Process
Three reference forms and application are all needed to be in our office by March 1 for consideration to the program. Please schedule your TEAS test with our office by March 1. The completed application form should be returned to Cass Career Center at the above address, along with any request for transfer of credit. Any requests for transfer of credit not turned in by the application deadline of will not be considered. An official transcript must be to our office before to have tuition adjusted. .
All perspective students must be complete a FAFSA form (for financial aid) for consideration of their application to our program by March 1st. You will need federal income tax forms for previous year. The website to complete this form is at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Cass Career Center Practical Nursing Pass Rates
2007-100%
2008-94%
Registered Nursing
- What is a Registered Nurse? Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation. RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. While State laws govern the tasks that RNs may perform, it is usually the work setting that determines their daily job duties. (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Course Description: Cass Career Center is in the process of developing a coordinated learning environment with a distance learning college to better assist LPN's with their coursework to bridge to an RN. This process is currently being investigated and developed.
- How to obtain more information: Please email Elizabeth Timmons @ timmonse@harrisonville.k12.mo.us with name, email address to send updates, a current phone number and address. We will notify you of our progress.
CONTACT US
School of Practical Nursing
1600 East Elm Street
Harrisonville, MO 64701
816-380-3253 Ext 7223
Fax Number 816-884-3179
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