Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in nursing? Join the Practical Nursing Program at Stautzenberger College, available at both the Maumee and Brecksville Campuses. Here's what our program is all about:

Program Overview

The mission of our Practical Nursing Program is to provide a quality education that aligns with the broader mission of Stautzenberger College. Our philosophy and conceptual framework prioritize ethics and respect for the medical profession, ensuring that students are trained to offer valuable services to their communities. We emphasize practical application, clinical skills, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Our program maintains the highest standards to demonstrate our commitment to holistic health principles, health promotion, illness prevention, the science of caring, and safety.

Hands-On Learning

Our program combines in-class sessions with out-of-class assignments, which may include reading, exercises, problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. Expect to dedicate approximately two hours to out-of-class activities for every one hour of lecture.

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, you should be able to:

• Competent Nursing Practice: Function as a competent practical nurse in diverse healthcare settings, utilizing the nursing process as a methodology for practice.

• Collaborative Healthcare: Participate as an accountable, responsible member of the healthcare team.

• Respect for All: Demonstrate respect for all human beings.

• Holistic Nursing Care: Utilize a holistic framework in nursing care throughout the lifespan.

• Mastery of Sciences: Achieve a precision level in biological, physical, psychosocial, and nursing sciences.

• Clinical Judgment: Achieve a competent level of clinical judgment.

• Medication Administration: Apply knowledge, judgment, and skill to safely and accurately administer medication.

• Ethical Practice: Perform all nursing functions within safe, legal, and ethical parameters.

• Community Wellness: Contribute to the wellness of individuals, families, and communities.

• Lifelong Learning: Develop a passion for lifelong learning and the ability for critical thinking, enabling success in a changing, complex society within our nursing community.

Upon completion of the program, you'll be eligible to take the Licensure Examination, marking the start of your rewarding journey as a practical nurse. Join us today and become a vital part of the healthcare community!