{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-91a3dbe7-e650-4d4d-8143-0d582ce169ae","@type":"ceterms:AcademicCertificate","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-91a3dbe7-e650-4d4d-8143-0d582ce169ae","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Practical Nursing"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-4d6833c7-9c78-4ba8-aafa-786e301528c7"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The Practical Nursing Certificate Program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. Successful completion of this exam is required by the PA State Board of Nursing to obtain licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurses. As integral members of a healthcare team, Practical Nurses meet the basic needs of clients, carry out therapeutic procedures, and observe/report symptoms in response to treatment. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). \\r\n \\r\n Selective Program: Students must first apply to the College at https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/. Once admitted entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; this is a selective and competitive admission program; specific admissions criteria must be met. Please go to the Health Careers website (www.hacc.edu/healthcareers), or contact us at https://hacc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/apply/Account/Login.\\r\n \\r\n All students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo (at the student's expense) a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check, and an FBI fingerprint clearance. Pennsylvania law states that the State Board of Nursing may refuse to license a person who has been convicted of a criminal action(s). This program also requires all students accepted into the clinical component to submit a health examination form completed by a physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant with immunization history including verification through blood work, and submit to a drug and alcohol screen. The student should consider these factors before enrolling. If the student has any questions regarding this, he or she should contact the Program Director at the campus of his/her choice.\\r\n \n The Practical Nursing Certificate Program prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. Successful completion of this exam is required by the PA State Board of Nursing to obtain licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurses. As integral members of a healthcare team, Practical Nurses meet the basic needs of clients, carry out therapeutic procedures, and observe/report symptoms in response to treatment. The program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). \\r\n \\r\n Selective Program: Students must first apply to the College at https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/. Once admitted entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; this is a selective and competitive admission program; specific admissions criteria must be met. Please go to the Health Careers website (www.hacc.edu/healthcareers), or contact us at https://hacc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/apply/Account/Login.\\r\n \\r\n All students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo (at the student's expense) a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal Record Check, and an FBI fingerprint clearance. Pennsylvania law states that the State Board of Nursing may refuse to license a person who has been convicted of a criminal action(s). This program also requires all students accepted into the clinical component to submit a health examination form completed by a physician/nurse practitioner/physician's assistant with immunization history including verification through blood work, and submit to a drug and alcohol screen. The student should consider these factors before enrolling. If the student has any questions regarding this, he or she should contact the Program Director at the campus of his/her choice.\\r\n \n Professionalism\\r\n \\r\n Possess a sense of professional identity, a spirit of inquiry and a commitment to the profession of practical nursing:\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to practice as a member of the health care team, whose practice reflects holistic patient-centered care, integrity and ethical behavior.\\r\n \\tProvide evidence-based clinical nursing practice by using evidence to promote change and excellence.\\r\n \\tConsistently demonstrate accountability, ethical behavior, and adhere to the standards of professional practice.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n Communication\\r\n \\r\n Communicate effectively, in a therapeutic way with the patient, promoting human dignity integrity, and human flourishing across the life span.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to utilize informatics, as a communication and information gathering tool to support patient-centered care.\\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to respectfully communicate information verbally, nonverbally and in writing, while delivering patient-centered care in partnership with multidisciplinary members and to achieve continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n Critical Thinking\\r\n \\r\n Demonstrate the ability to recall and comprehend information and problem solving using the nursing process and concepts foundational to quality nursing practice.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tUtilize critical thinking skills to make nursing judgments regarding a posed clinical problem that demonstrate the use of the nursing process.\\r\n \\tDemonstrate the ability to apply nursing knowledge to implement interventions and to reach a nursing judgment regarding the patient response to interventions in accordance with the national patient safety initiative.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n Caring\\r\n \\r\n Engage in caring behaviors to help achieve desired therapeutic outcomes and promotehuman flourishing.\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tContribute to the plan of care to promote comfort and optimal level of functioning along the health care continuum.\\r\n \\tProvide comprehensive patientcare that aligns with individual health needs and preferences."},"ceterms:estimatedCost":[{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:costDetails":"https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/TuitionandDueDates/total-cost-of-attendance.cfm","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Cost for this program include tuition, fees, and books/supplies."}}],"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-2061.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. 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