The Practical Nursing Diploma is designed to prepare individuals for careers as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The focus of the program will be patient care, customer service, critical thinking, assuming accountability and responsibility patient care and wellness.
Occupational Skills
Licensed practical nurses (LPN) care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.
Occupational Skills
- provide basic bedside care
- take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- prepare and give injections and enemas
- monitor catheters and IVs apply dressings and treat bedsores
- monitor their patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
- collect samples for testing
- perform routine laboratory tests
- feed patients
- record food and fluid intake and output
- assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
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Miami-Jacobs College is accredited to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. |
