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Mission and Objectives

Mission Statement

The mission of the Practical Nurse Program at Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School is to prepare each graduate for success on NCLEX-PN so she/he can safely practice nursing with technical competence, care holistically for individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and function as an integral member of the health care team with a commitment to educational advancement and life-long learning.

Program Objectives

At the completion of the Practical Nurse Program the graduate should be able to:

1. use the nursing process to problem solve human responses to illness of clients and families throughout the life span;
2. apply principles of safety to all areas of nursing practice;
3. define her/his role as a Practical Nurse within the legal and ethical parameters of nursing, as a member of the professional team, and as a member of the community;
4. communicate with the professional team, family and community to promote health and prevent illness;
5. appropriately integrate technology into clinical practice;
6. incorporate client education into the nursing care plan for all clients;
7. demonstrate caring behaviors when providing care to clients and families;
8. transition into a program leading to the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing through articulation and transfer agreements or transfer to a Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program.

At the completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. Graduates who meet the objectives of the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School's Practical Nurse Program, and achieve a passing score on NCLEX-PN, are prepared to practice as entry level Licensed Practical Nurses.