Practical nurses help physicians and registered nurses care for patients. They must have the technical knowledge to perform routine nursing duties, but they may also make appointments, maintain patient records, and perform clerical duties. Most practical nurses work in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care institutions. Practical nurses have a great deal of contact with patients. They take patient’s blood pressures, check temperatures, change bandages, take vital signs, give injections, and give medications that have been prescribed by a physician. Employment of practical nurses is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations in response to long term care needs. Overall job prospects are expected to be very good, but job outlook varies by industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistic, employment for practical nurses is expected to grow to 14 percent between 2006 and 2016.
Upon satisfactory completion of training, students will be qualified to assume entry-level positions as practical nurses performing medical procedures, bedside nursing, vital signs, direct patient care, and administrative duties as assigned, administering injections and prescribed medications. They will understand the use of universal precautions, OSHA regulations, HIPAA requirements, patient confidentiality, and legal aspects in the health care environment.
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