With the baby boom generation progressively getting older, the need for nursing professionals is steadily growing. Hospitals are in need of practical nurses and the U.S. Department of Labor predicts that opportunities are growing for nursing care and in-home health care service providers.* Choosing the Practical Nursing Diploma program at Kaplan University is a good start to becoming one of the individuals that can help fill this need. 

Practical Nursing Program

At Kaplan University, our Practical Nursing Diploma can help you acquire the job knowledge and experience needed to enter this growing and rewarding field. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on laboratory training, you can develop the skills that could help you stand out in the job market and make a difference in patients' lives.

Professional Responsibilities

As a graduate of this program, you may assume duties in the nursing field such as:

·          Providing basic bedside care

·          Taking vital signs

·          Preparing and giving injections

·          Performing routine laboratory tests

·          Recording food and fluid intake and output

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.

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