This is the 11th edition of our Vision. and Values booklet, a process that. began taking shape 20 years ago and. resulted in editions of this booklet. distributed to each of our team. members in 1993, 1994 (two), 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006.
The Nursing Department offers an LVN/RN Bridge program whereby Licensed Vocational Nurses can become Registered Nurses via the completion of the required prerequisites and nursing coursework. LVN-RN Bridge students will be required to apply on the same point system as the Generic ADN students. Therefore, all prerequisites must be completed with grades posted at time of application. The application period for the LVN-RN Bridge is the same as the Generic ADN program.
The crux of the job is to provide basic nursing care to patients, while working under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. State regulations may put restrictions on what duties an LPN/LVN can perform or how much RN and physician supervision is required. Licensed practical nurse training typically covers a wide variety of topics, such as pediatric nursing and emergency care, so LPN/LVN graduates can be well-versed in all areas of their job.