Asher Comprehensive Training Center, Inc.
50 Years of Nursing Experience
17 Years of Homecare Experience
Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, which includes both classroom and clinical experiences, the graduate will be able to:
- Interrelate basic scientific principles in administering safe nursing care to patients;
- Assess the basic mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and socio-cultural needs of well and ill clients;
- Demonstrate the necessary skills and adaptive abilities in administering patient care, utilizing the nursing process;
- Correlate information regarding the patients' needs, utilizing the nursing process;
- Accurately document and communicate findings within the health care team;
- Prioritize nursing care as it relates to client needs;
- Assist in the development of nursing care plans using established nursing diagnosis for clients with common, well-defined health problems;
- Competently provide nursing care according to accepted standards of practice and considering the dignity and privacy of clients and their families;
- Collaborate with members of the health care team to coordinate the delivery of nursing care;
- Refer patients and families to the appropriate community agencies, as indicated;
- Comply with scope of practice as stated in the nursing practice act of the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing;
- Describe the role of the licensed practical nurse in the delivery of health care;
- Understand the importance of seeking educational opportunities in order to grow personnally and professionally;
- Adhere to nursing code of ethics;
- Function as an advocate for the health care consumer;
- Comply with the Code of Virginia as it relates to nursing in the area of patient rights, prevention of patient abuse, neglect and abandonment;
- Constantly strive to improve personal performance through education and career mobility options.
