The Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-ASN) program recognizes and gives credit for your previous education as a licensed practical nurse. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
colpotomy. n, pl-mies. 1. (Surgery) a surgical incision into the wall of the vagina. [C20: from colpo- + -tomy].
In simple terms, a colostomy is when the colon is cut in half and the end leading to the stomach is brought through the wall of the abdomen and attached to the skin. The end of the colon that leads to the rectum is closed off and becomes dormant.