Practical Nursing

Program of Study Leading to a Diploma

The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare the graduate for an entry-level position using the supporting skills and knowledge of critical thinking and nursing process, therapeutic interventions, therapeutic communication, and leadership to help students develop and expand their nursing roles. This program also emphasizes the values of caring and advocacy, professional accountability, and professional ethics. Both faculty and students mirror these attributes and serve the needs of society in their respective roles.