Renton Technical College (Nursing Program)

NURSING ASSISTANT This program meets both Washington State and federal curriculum requirements for nursing assistant certification. Once certified, graduates are eligible for employment in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, retirement/assisted living facilities, adult family homes, and in-home health care. Students gain knowledge and learn skills caring for patients of various age groups during acute and chronic stages of diseases, surgery, and rehabilitation, as well as how to maintain health during the normal aging process. Included in the curriculum are patients' rights, basic bedside nursing skills, patient/personal safety, HIPAA and HIV/AIDS education. Skills are practiced in the program laboratory. Clinical experience occurs in acute hospitals and/or skilled nursing facilities. Students must pass all coursework with a "C" average or better and a satisfactory completion of clinical and lab for their certificate. This program is the first phase of the career ladder option for students to become Licensed Practical or Registered Nurses. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE This program prepares students for professional licensure and employment as Licensed Practical Nurses. The program is approved by the Washington State Commission of Nursing. The program course of study includes courses in medical, surgical, geriatric, obstetric, and pediatric nursing; pharmacology and medication administration; clinical nursing procedures, communications, legal aspects of nursing, and professional development. Under the guidance of a nursing instructor, students participate in clinical practice in a variety of settings in acute, ambulatory, and long-term care. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Nurse Certificate and Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) REGISTERED NURSE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE This program prepares students for professional licensure and employment as Associate Degree Registered Nurses. This program has begun the process of National League of Nursing accreditation. The program course of study includes courses in medical, surgical, geriatric, obstetric, and pediatric nursing. Additional course study includes pharmacology, advanced clinical nursing procedures, health assessment, and transcultural community nursing. Under the guidance of a nursing instructor, students participate in clinical practice in a variety of settings in acute, ambulatory, and long-term care. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Nurse Certificate and Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). To earn an Associate of Applied Science-Transferable (AAS-T) degree, the student must complete all course requirements for the Registered Nurse, Associate Degree program (768 hours), the Licensed Practical Nurse program (1188 hours), plus General Education courses (252 hours).

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School name: Renton Technical College (Nursing Program)
Address: 3000 NE 4th Street
Zip & city: WA 98056 Renton
Phone: (425) 235-2352
Web: http://www.rtc.edu/
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