Diploma in Practical Nursing
Are you interested in career opportunities in nursing? If so, then earning a Practical Nursing Diploma can be a great start. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for licensed practical nurses is expected to grow by 14 percent through the year 2016 as the healthcare industry expands.*
Colorado Technical University's diploma in Practical Nursing (PN) program is designed to help prepare you to enter the field of nursing by teaching you basic patient care techniques, assessment skills, IV therapy, and how to assist clients with life/wellness needs. This practical nursing training program also includes the study of disease pathologies. You can practice your skills in acute care, long-term care and community settings.
The Practical Nursing program at the Kansas City campus is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of the program may permit you to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.**
When you graduate, you can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- And many other health care related occupation
This Practical Nursing Diploma Program includes a CTU Academic Certificate:
CTU Academic Certificates are résumé-enhancing credentials built right into course content, so you can progressively add marketable skills to your professional qualification as you study.
- CPR Certification (American Heart Association Health Care Provider)
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook" 2008-09 Edition http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm
**CTU does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by CTU but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to CTU. Therefore, CTU cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
To learn more about CTU, our Practical Nursing program or how to apply for admission, please contact us for more information.
This program is available at the following CTU campuses: