Lamar Community College Nursing Programs
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Mary Lou Myersphone: 719-336-1594
marylou.myers@lamarcc.edu
Nursing Programs and Definitions
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| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse (See PN or LPN to ADN) |
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| PN | One year Associate Degree Nursing Program with a Practical Nursing option. With the completion of one optional course (NUR 169), students are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX PN. |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) find career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, physician's offices, and other community health service areas. | |
| The Colorado Nursing Articulation Model (agreement for transfer of some credits within community college nursing programs or to four-year colleges and universities) enables LPNs to pursue a Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing (BSN). | |
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| RN | Registered Nurse (See ADN) |
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| ADN | Associate Degree Nursing graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination, NCLEX RN. |
| Registered nurses are the largest group of health care providers and work in a variety of settings ranging from schools, hospitals, clinics and health departments to name just a few. Registered nurses have both independent and supervisory responsibilities in managing patient care. In addition, RN's work with a variety of health care professionals and carry out physician orders to ensure quality patient care. | |
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| LPN to ADN | Licensed Practical Nurse (with a valid Colorado LPN license) applying to the ADN program. |
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| NCLEX® | National Council Licensure Examination |
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