Practical Nursing (Diploma)
The Diploma or Practical Nursing program includes basic concepts in Health Science Core Training, Fundamentals for Nursing Assistant, Pharmacology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Obstetrics, Mental Health Nursing, and Pediatrics. All theory work is complemented with Clinical Rotations and Laboratory Training. The program is a traditional campus site-based program. Theory training will be delivered through classroom-based lectures supported through our learning management system and testing systems Students will be able to access online Modules, Syllabi, and Course Documents through the Canvas Campus Learning Management system and RUN Exam testing system. Clinical and Laboratory training will also be completed during laboratory and clinical rotations. Clinical rotations will be scheduled during the regular school day with a possibility that some may be offered in the evening.
Program Length: 1350 contact hours completed over 52 weeks.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing Program, the graduates are expected to achieve the following:
- Patient-centered Care – To recognize the patient as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for their preferences, values, and needs.
- Teamwork and collaboration – To function effectively within teams, foster communication and mutual respect, and share decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
- Evidence-based Practice – To integrate the best evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for optimal health care.
- Quality Improvement – To use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care.
- Safety – To minimize risks to patients and providers through both effectiveness and individual performance.
- Informatics – To use technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and enhance decision-making.