Practical Nursing Program
Through EBC’s Practical Nursing Program, students receive classroom
and laboratory instruction as well as clinical experience in providing
nursing care. The 12-month program is designed to prepare students
for entry-level nursing positions to meet the health care needs of
patients/clients in hospitals, long-term care facilities and individuals’ homes.
Located at 252 West 11th Street, the program incorporates curriculum
focused on caring for people with illnesses, injuries and disabilities
under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Students
receive clinical experience at Erie area health care and nursing facilities
and have access to an exclusive online tutorial that provides practice
examinations, content enrichment and nationally standardized tests,
among other features.
Upon graduation from the Practical Nursing Program, individuals are
eligible to take the National Council of Licensing Examination for
Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Passing this examination qualifies the
graduate for licensure as a practical nurse.
Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, graduates should
be able to:
- Use medical terminology, abbreviations and symbols.
- Have a basic knowledge of medications.
- Perform standard procedures such as dressing changes, intravenous management, laboratory blood draws and collection of body fluids.
- Complete ethical and confidential patient charting, monitor vital signs and distribute prescribed medications.
- Collaborate with ancillary staff on patient care matters to provide the best nursing care possible.
- Act in a compassionate, caring manner toward patients and their families.
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