Practical Nursing Program

Campbellsville University School of Nursing provides education to students seeking entry into the nursing profession as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon successful completion of the curriculum requirements, students will become Licensed Practical Nurses “LPN” by successfully passing the NCLEX-PN® exam. 

PRACTICAL NURSING MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Practical Nursing Program at Campbellsville University is to motivate students to think critically through knowledge and experience. Our nursing students and graduates will value diverse perspectives, lead, and empower others through Christian service, and promote health through innovative holistic care.

PRACTICAL NURSING END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EPSLOs)

1.  Engage in holistic practice that respects the dignity, diversity, and self-determination of patients and their families.
2. Provide safe, competent, quality care that is evidence-based and promotes the health of patients within the context of the family and community.
3. Model accountability and integrity according to the scope and standards of practice for a practical nurse.
4. Provide culturally, ethnically, and socially appropriate care to patients and their family members.
5. Use the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and caring and compassionate behaviors to make best practice decisions.
6. Collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional team to coordinate holistic care.
7. Engage in practices that will promote a professional journey toward scholarship, fellowship, effective stewardship, and Christian Servant Leadership.

This program is offered through the Campbellsville University Technology Training Center and is presented in that Handbook and Catalog. Practical Nursing (PN) coursework does not provide college credits.