The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. The goal of the Nursing Department is to help students develop into competent nurses through a general education including courses at the practical nurse level and in the natural and behavioral sciences. Students are provided an opportunity to learn and to practice nursing in a variety of health care settings. LPNs collect information about the patient's health plan care, and administer medications and other treatments.
Practical nurses work primarily in hospitals and long-term care.
They may also work in medical or dental offices, clinics, and may care for patients in the home.