WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN)?The LPN certificate in practical nursing prepares you for entry into the nursing profession as a practical nurse to work under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. LPNs provide basic care such as checking blood pressure and inserting catheters, ensuring the comfort of patients by helping them bathe or dress, discussing health care with patients, and reporting the status of patients to registered nurses and doctors.

» The curriculum focuses on the art and science of nursing, and is taught in classroom, college skills laboratory, and clinical practice settings.

» Graduates who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to a State Board of Nursing for licensure as an LPN and to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®).

» Curriculum includes Intro to Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse, Geriatric Nursing for the Practical Nurse, Maternal Nursing for the Practical Nurse, and Mental Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse.

NURSINGYou know that nurses make a huge difference in people’s lives. You also

know that the life of a nurse is never the same from day to day; you make

swift decisions depending on the situation, and get the opportunity

to interact with patients, medical staff, doctors and administrators.

You’re looking for a career that is rewarding and flexible, and

for a profession that is always in demand. Did you know,

however, that there are great differences between

Northampton’s LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and

RN (Registered Nurse) programs?

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN REGISTERED NURSING (RN)? The RN Associate in Applied Science degree program prepares you for an entry-level position as a registered nurse who provides safe, competent nursing care in the dynamic and evolving healthcare environment. These settings can include acute care, long term care, home care, clinics, physicians’ offices, or other agencies. RNs administer medication and treatment to patients, coordinate plans for patient care, perform diagnostic tests, and analyze results, instruct patients on how to manage illnesses after treatment, and oversee other workers such as LPNs, nursing aides, and home care aides.

» The curriculum includes clinical learning to provide you with the opportunity to apply nursing theory in client care situations; these experiences are scheduled at a variety of healthcare agencies in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.

» Graduates who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to a State Board of Nursing for licensure as an RN and to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®).

» In addition to Nursing courses included in the LPN program, the RN curriculum includes Nursing Care of Patients with M/S Problems, Nursing Seminar, Integrated Concepts for Nursing Practice, and Nursing Practicum.

WHERE CAN YOU TRANSFER? Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing Program are encouraged to continue their education to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). NCC has transfer agreements with:

» Cedar Crest College

» DeSales University

» Drexel University

» East Stroudsburg University

» Moravian College

» Temple University

READY TO FIND OUT MORE? The Allied Health & Sciences Department is ready to answer your questions! Call 610.861.5533.

Ready to enroll, or have admissions and enrollment-related questions? Call 610.861.5500.

Information about this and other programs is available online at www.northampton.edu/programs.

MAR2016