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Practical Nursing Diploma Program
 The licensed
practical nurse provides patient care in a variety of settings,
working under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed
health care provider. Clinical rotations are conducted at area acute and
extended care medical facilities, child and adult day care
centers, doctors' offices and various home health settings.
Upon successful completion of the PN program, the graduate will
be able to take the National Council Licensure Examination for
Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The Practical Nursing program is
approved by the Board of Nursing for S.C., and is seeking
candidacy status for accreditation by the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Practical
Nursing program is available on the Lex Walters campus in
Greenwood, the Laurens County Center, and the Newberry County
Center.
Health
Requirements. Students
enrolled in clinical nursing courses are required to provide
evidence of annual tuberculosis screening, documentation of
positive varicella, rubella, Rubeola titers and evidence of
vaccination against tetanus within the last 10 years.
Students shall have on file prior to entry into clinical
courses one or more of the following:
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) immunization record or antibody
titer showing a positive antigen response to HBV.
A current health form and prescription document must be
on file at all times while in the clinical nursing courses.
Students are not eligible to participate in practice
activities at clinical sites until this information is
completed and on file.
Transportation to
clinical practice sites.
Each student should have a valid driver’s license and
is responsible for transportation to and from hospitals and
other clinical practice sites.
Readmission.
A student who has been suspended or has withdrawn from
the nursing program and subsequently readmitted will be subject
to the current nursing programs academic standards and policies
and available space in courses.
Attendance requirements.
The nursing program adheres to the college’s
attendance policy. In
addition, students are expected to attend all clinical nursing
activities. Make-up
time for missed clinical nursing experiences will be determined
at the discretion of the faculty and availability of clinical
facilities. Faculty
may require withdrawal of any student who has missed sufficient
practice to prevent completion of clinical objectives.
Application for
licensure in professional nursing.
Prior to completion of the nursing program, students
are expected to apply for the professional nursing licensing
examination, which is administered by the Board of
Nursing for South Carolina or its counterpart in the
jurisdiction where the student will seek initial employment
after graduation (approximate cost is $300).
Students in the Nursing Program are also bound to
conduct themselves according to the professional standards set
forth by the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses.
Conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic
violation could result in ineligibility for professional
licensure. Under
these circumstances, early notification to the Board of
Nursing is recommended to clarify mechanisms related to
eligibility determination.
Last Updated
March 09, 2008
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