A Practical Nurse

A Practical Nurse performs basic patient care under the supervision of physicians and Registered Nurses (RNs). Since Practical Nurses have extensive daily contact with their patients, they are key to providing vital information on the their condition and progress to the nursing and medical staff.

Typical job responsibilities include:

• Taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
• Helping patients with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene
• Applying dressings, ice packs and therapeutic heat
• Recording food and liquid intake and output
• Preparing and giving injections

Once you have met the Practical Nursing Program requirements at SCC, you are eligible to apply to the Florida State Board of Nursing to sit for the licensing exam for Practical Nursing (LPN).

Most LPNs work in hospitals and nursing homes where they also help evaluate patient needs, develop care plans, and supervise the care provided by nursing assistants or aides. In doctor's offices and clinics, they also schedule appointments, keep records, and perform other clerical duties.

Did you know?

SCC's Nursing Programs combine the highest quality instruction with clinical experience in both hospital and community settings.