Practical Nurse Certificate
COLLEGE AND PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Objectives 1 through 6 are the College Learning Objectives. The remaining objectives are the Program Learning Objectives.
1. Reading and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate competency in reading and writing.
2. Oral Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills that incorporate emotional intelligence, empathy, and civility.
3. Critical Analysis and Reasoning: Students will apply critical thinking and the knowledge gained in their degree programs for better decision-making informed by:
- Ethical Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Scientific Reasoning
4. Knowledge and Skills for Participation in a Diverse Society: Students will respect multiple perspectives and cultural contexts when making decisions independently or as part of a team.
5. Information Literacy: Students will be able to locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize reliable information, empowering them as informed and responsible citizens.
6. Integration of Learning: Students will develop the ability to make connections between different academic studies and specialized professional skills leading to more informed, creative, and productive decisions in life and career.
7. Demonstrate professional behaviors of accountability and professionalism according to the legal and ethical standards for a competent Licensed Practical Nurse.
8. Effectively communicate with patients, significant support system, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
9. Collect holistic assessment data from multiple sources, communicate the data to appropriate healthcare providers, and document client responses to interventions.
10. Collaborate with the registered nurse or other members of the healthcare team to organize and incorporate assessment data to plan/revise patient care and actions based on established nursing diagnoses, nursing protocols, and assessment and evaluation data.
11. Demonstrate a caring and empathic approach to the safe, therapeutic, and individualized care of each client.
12. Perform basic nursing skills utilizing the Nursing Process.
13. Utilize critical thinking skills in formulating positive conclusions as they relate to nursing practice.
Not all programs are offered for completion at each campus or through Berkeley College Online®. Please review the academic program pages (https://berkeleycollege.edu/academics/index.html) for information on where each program is offered. Additionally, all students may be required to take some courses at another campus or online.