What is Practical Nursing?

The faculty of the PN Program places a high value on life and human dignity, and views quality education as a prerequisite to placing well-prepared and caring nurses in healthcare settings. The PN Program shares the mission of Northcoast Medical Training Academy to provide quality programs that are sound in concept, implemented by a competent faculty, and geared to serving those seeking a solid foundation in knowledge to obtain employment in their chosen field of study.

We believe in accordance with 4723-5-4 of the Ohio Administrative Code that the knowledge required to become a competent practical nurse is drawn from the basic biological, physical, and technological sciences of human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, mathematics, and computer operations. Social and behavioral sciences assist in developing a foundation for understanding and communicating with individuals or groups across the lifespan as well as understanding the effects of multiple experiences upon human behavior. Finally, knowledge of basic nursing arts and sciences prepares the graduate to deliver safe nursing care across the lifespan and function within the defined scope of practice for a practical nurse. The nurse cares for individuals within a care environment to promote health and maintain psychological and physiological integrity.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and may apply for endorsement to practice in other states.