Registered nurses (RNs) are key members of the professional health care team. TCL’s ADN and PN programs are designed to prepare individuals to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) or the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).
Upon satisfactory completion of NUR 102 “Basic Nursing Skills” at TCL, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Exam. RNs provide care at the bedside in a hospital setting, carry out medical regimens, supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants (NAs), and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. LPNs work as part of the health care team to provide care for patients under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Specific duties include hygienic care, medication administration, observation of patients’ responses to care and patient care needs, contributions to the patients’ plans of care and supervision of care provided by nursing assistants. RNs and LPNs may also work in physicians’ offices, clinics, home settings and public and occupational health settings.
Registered nurses (RNs) are key members of the professional health care team. TCL’s ADN and PN programs are designed to prepare individuals to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) or the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).
Upon satisfactory completion of NUR 102 “Basic Nursing Skills” at TCL, students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Exam. RNs provide care at the bedside in a hospital setting, carry out medical regimens, supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants (NAs), and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. LPNs work as part of the health care team to provide care for patients under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Specific duties include hygienic care, medication administration, observation of patients’ responses to care and patient care needs, contributions to the patients’ plans of care and supervision of care provided by nursing assistants. RNs and LPNs may also work in physicians’ offices, clinics, home settings and public and occupational health settings.
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