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Practical Nursing Diploma
Practical Nursing Diploma
at St. Paul College
Minneapolis Catalog
Under the supervision of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses provide bedside care, monitor patients, gather information, evaluate patient needs, and contribute to the patient’s care. Licensed practical nurses administer medications and perform treatments. Licensed practical nurses utilize observation, critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills in caring for patients. The Practical Nursing Diploma is designed to meet the requirements to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
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Admissions
Application Process Prior to submitting the Application to Practical Nursing Major form, an applicant must:
- Complete the ACCUPLACER assessment and meet Minimum Program Entry Requirements (see below).
- Complete all prerequisites prior to PRNS courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and a minimum “C” grade in each course. Final acceptance/enrollment in the program is conditional upon successful completion.
- Complete all college-level courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges attended outside of Saint Paul College (if applicable).
- Complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VI) with a minimum score of 53% or higher a Reading minimum of 45% and an English minimum of 45%.
- Have obtained a Nursing Assistant certificate (NAST 1111 & NAST 1112) within the last five years or have an active Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Submit a record of the required immunizations prior to the start of your first PRNS course.
- Final acceptance in the program is conditional upon successful completion of all prerequisites and good academic standing.
- If accepted, attend the required Practical Nursing Orientation. The nursing admissions committee will review each application and determine admission on the basis of overall academic performance, including all previous college course work, GPA, ACCUPLACER assessment scores, and Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VI) scores. Notification of acceptance into the Practical Nursing major will be sent approximately 2-3 weeks after the admissions committee has met Required CPR course Students are required to successfully complete a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course during the second semester of the nursing program. The nursing program is using the RQI system and when you graduate from the program, you will hold a CPR card that will be good for 2 years from the date of print. Note that most PRNS theory courses are offered on campus during the day. Clinical experiences are subject to clinical site availability and may be scheduled for day and/or evenings