NRSG 2800 — Nursing Capstone
_____ Program Total 65-68 * Nursing transition pathway students only. NRSG 2200 not required for traditional students. Academic Programs99 Practical Nursing - 432 Certificate Program Total Credits: 35 Nature of the Profession: The licensed practi- cal nurse (LPN) provides patient care due to illness or desire to maintain health. The LPN scope of practice is defined by the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. The LPN provides care at the direction of a licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, chiropractor, or regis- tered nurse. The majority of LPNs work is in long- term care and community organizations. Program Design: The Practical Nursing Program is a three semester certificate program combining lecture, lab, and clinical experiences designed to prepare the graduate to be eligible to complete the licensure examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Prac- tical Nurse. The program has full approval of the Ohio Board of Nursing. Admission Criteria: Admission to the nurs- ing programs is a competitive and selective process. The Practical Nursing Program Information Packet describes the application process and documentation required to support entry into the Practical Nursing Program. The Practical Nursing Program Information Packet is available at all Southern State campuses or at www.sscc.edu/academics/certificate/practical-nursing. shtml Non-nursing courses may be completed prior to entry into the program or during the required semester of the nursing program. Please note t