Keiser Career College - St Petersburg
Keiser Career College - St Petersburg
Address:
11208 Blue Heron Blvd N # 100
St Petersburg, Florida 33716
St Petersburg, Florida 33716
Phone:
(727) 576-6500
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Website: http://www.keisercareer.edu
Nursing Programs Offered
LPN ProgramsLPN Program Details
Practical Nurses care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Healthcare employment opportunities are available in long term care, home health, hospitals and outpatient settings. Clinical experience is provided at extended care facilities and hospitals. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.
Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements for a Diploma in Practical Nurse from Keiser Career College are eligible to have their names submitted to the Florida Board of Nursing to be considered as a candidate for the NCLEX-PN. The Florida Board of Nursing is the state agency authorized to determine if the applicant qualifies to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a Practical Nurse.
This program will prepare students for an entry-level position as a Practical Nurse. The program will familiarize the student with the techniques and procedures of basic bedside care. Students will learn how to take vital signs; such as, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. In addition, students will observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments, collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. Experienced practical nurses may supervise nursing assistants and aides.
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