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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 and Medical Center of Independence. 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: $8,944 (2007 - 2008)
- Program Certification: Program certified through Missouri State Board of Nursing
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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 call Marsha Ogden at 816-380-3253 Ext. 7223 for more information.
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