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Nursing - LPN to RN Online Bridge - AAS

The AD Nursing program prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN exam for state licensure to practice as a registered nurse. The AD Nursing program is accredited by the Kansas Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Graduates have the foundation to continue their education at a baccalaureate granting institution.

Careers

Nursing is a well-respected profession which provides a lifetime of service to others. As members of an inter-professional team they provide critical input into the health and well-being of individuals. They combine the science and art of nursing practice, and make critical judgments and decisions regarding the care provided. Nurses perform a myriad of roles, responsibilities and tasks of which the most familiar is care-giver. Their work environment is just as vast: hospitals, clinics, long-term care, military bases, correctional facilities, and educational faculties to name a few. Professional nurses deliver culturally competent, safe and effective care with compassion and expertise.

Program Outcomes

  1. Integrate caring behaviors in practicing the art and science of nursing within a diverse population. (III, IV)
  2. Implement professional standards and scope of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frame works. (I)
  3. Collaborate with clients and members of the inter-professional health care team to optimize client outcomes. (III, IV)
  4. Formulate safe and effective clinical judgments guided by the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice. (I, II)
  5. Provide leadership to meet client needs using available resources and current technology. (II)
  6. Generate teaching and learning processes to promote and maintain health and reduce risks for a global population. (III, IV)
  7. Demonstrate effective communication methods to manage client needs and to interact with other healthcare team members. (III)

Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

Kansas State Board of Nursing
900 SW Jackson St., Room 1051
Topeka, KS 66612
785-296-4924

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact Details

Allied Health
alliedhealth@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3579
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8100

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