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Practical Nursing > Degrees and Certifications > 1 -year Technical Certificate

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The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Practical Nursing, is a four-semester program that contains technical and general education courses. Students participate in performing nursing measures with precision, safety and efficiency consistent with nursing concepts and proven healthcare practices. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level leadership positions in the healthcare field.
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 The Practical Nursing certificate program, which contains technical education courses, is two and a half semesters in length. Students participate in planned and supervised experiences—classroom, laboratory, clinical internships—directed toward performing nursing measures with precision, safety and efficiency consistent with nursing concepts and practices. Clinical practice is correlated with basic therapeutic knowledge and introductory content from the biological and behavioral sciences. A program advisory committee, composed of health professionals, annually updates industry expectations. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the nursing field and advancement in chosen careers. Certificate courses also fulfill many of the requirements of the Practical Nursing AAS degree program. Click here for more information.

Advisory Members

Sandy Brunkow, RN

Newman Memorial Hospital
1201 West 12 th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801

Amy Jarvis, RN

Newman Regional Health
1201 W. 12 th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801

Terri Stewart,RN, DON

Holiday Resort
2700 Industrial Road
Emporia, KS 66801

Linda Thomsen, LPN

Newman Medical Plaza
1301 West 12 th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801

Stacy Swift, LPN

Graduate of the PN Program
P.O. Box 124
Strong City, KS 66869

Sondra VanSickle, RN, DON

Emporia Presbyterian Manor
2300 Industrial
Emporia, KS 66801

Steve Zumbrunn, LPN

Graduate of PN Program
401 Mulberry St.
Neosho Rapids, KS 66864

Julia Pyle

Coffey County Hospital
801 N. 4th St.
Burlington, KS 66839

Instructor(s):

Debra Dempewolf, Director of Practical Nursing, Kathy Bode, Sharri Dalton, Mary Lynn Kosinski, Virginia McCabe, Jana Ortega, Karen Chaffain, Mary Knickerboker, and Debra Burris

Student Organization:

Introduction:

The CSO recognizes career and technical students who excel in their occupational area, leadership development activities and citizenship projects.

 

Business and industry involvement is important.  Health occupations, leadership and citizenship skills experts donate their time to serve as competition judges.

 

The CSO by the very nature of competition urges students to take pride in their work.  It also provides prospective employers with an opportunity to see dedicated, motivated potential employees at work. 

 

Mission:

The CSO is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in technical and career education and to enhance the delivery of quality career and technical skills in the job setting.

 

 

Purpose:

The primary purpose of the CSO is to serve the needs of its members and strengthen business/industry partnerships in the following ways:

 

         a.  Foster programs and activities, which will develop:

                        1.  Physical, mental and social well-being of the individual

                        2.  Leadership, character and citizenship

                        3.  Ethical practices and respect for the dignity of work

      
         b.  Foster self-actualization of each member, which contributes to
              meeting the individual's psychological, social, and economic needs.

 

c.  Build the confidence of students in themselves and their work by providing opportunities to assume responsibilities and by developing personal and occupational competencies and social skills that lead to realistic choices of careers and successful employment in their field of study.

 

d.  Promote inter-organization relationships with professional groups, businesses, industries and other organizations.

 

e.  Recognize individual achievement in scholarship, occupational skills or services rendered, by providing recognition and awards.

 

f.  Promote involvement in current business/industry issues, environmental concerns and survival needs of the community, the nation and the world.