Practical Nursing
Program Description
The U.S. population is aging, and with that demographic shift comes a higher demand for healthcare and medical services. Add to that a large number of veteran nurses hitting retirement age, and you have the nursing employment crisis we’re facing now. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates almost 55,000 yearly job openings for practical nurses over the next several years.
The goal of the Practical Nursing program at Delta College is to prepare our students to sit for and pass the Louisiana Practical Nursing Exam and the NCLEX-PN, and we’ve seen a lot of success. Since 2004 Delta College’s practical nursing school has been responsible for more graduates than any other institution in Louisiana. We believe the purpose of practical nurses is fourfold: to promote health, to prevent illness, to restore health, and to alleviate suffering.
Day and evening classes are available.
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What You Will Learn
We see practical nursing as an essential component of a healthcare team and seek to provide you with both the technical skills and hands-on knowledge in topics like:
- Nutrition/Diet Therapy
- Microbiology
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Geriatric Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Meg-Surg Nursing
- IV Therapy
- Mental Health
- Maternal/Neonatal Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Career Readiness and NCLEX Prep
Our curriculum follows the guidelines set down by the Louisiana Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE), focusing on direct patient care. We prepare students to perform tasks like checking patient vitals, changing bandages, inserting catheters, helping with dressing and bathing, keeping records, and reporting on patient states. We enable our students to step in as an active, career-ready member of the nursing community.
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