The 67-credit Practical Nursing Program prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become entry-level Practical Nurses. Current trends in healthcare are affording the Practical Nurse the ability to work in various settings, including physician’s offices, clinics, dialysis centers, hospitals, schools, and long-term care settings. Upon successful completion of our Practical Nursing program and passing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), the Practical Nurse will be able to care for clients of all ages with various health conditions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

We will offer convenient day and evening classes to meet the individual’s lifestyle needs, while students pursue their education to reach their career goals. Students will practice their nursing skills through virtual simulation and an abundance of clinical facilities in the community that allows students to practice their nursing skills to become competent and practice ready to assume their roles as a  Practical Nurse.

The Goodwin University LPN Program is a cohort-based model. Once a student is enrolled in either the Full-Time or Part-Time program, they cannot switch to the other program. The curriculum sequencing and pace of study is different for each program.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all certificate requirements, students will be able to:

1. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the licensed practical nurse within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 378 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
2. Apply nursing principles and theories when implementing a care plan for clients under the direction of and in collaboration with the RN.
3. Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions, using observations and data collection to recommend changes in the care plan.
4. Perform appropriate data collection to monitor client status in response to alterations in health, treatment of health problems, and therapeutic nursing interventions.
5. Recognize and report deviations from expected responses to alterations in health status or in the treatment of health problems.
6. Intervene appropriately in emergency situations.
7. Interact effectively with clients, families, and health team members through appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
8. Implement the care of groups of clients, using appropriate principles of priority setting, time management, and delegation.
9.  Utilize resources and the environment of care effectively to meet client needs and attain expected outcomes.
10. Demonstrate individual accountability by acting as an advocate for healthcare consumers and by maintaining accepted standards of care for a practical nurse.