With the baby boom generation progressively becoming senior citizens, the need for nursing professionals is steadily growing. In addition to hospitals in need of practical nurses, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that many opportunities are expected in nursing care facilities and in home health care services.* Choosing the Practical Nursing program at Hamilton College is a great start to becoming one of the individuals that can help fill this need.
Practical Nursing Program
Hamilton College's curriculum for practical nursing is designed with you, the student, in mind. Its purpose is to provide you with an array of nursing skills and medical knowledge necessary to succeed in the health industry. Some of the coursework includes:
- Nursing Foundations
- Clinical I, II, and III Chronic Care
- Nutrition
- Medical Surgical Nursing Care I, II, and III
- Cardiorespiratory Nursing
Career Opportunities
Following successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a diploma. Individuals who complete this program may assume duties such as:
- Direct patient care
- Administration of medicine
- Application of procedures and treatments
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition.