Nursing school training courses in El Paso, TX (public, in-house or online)

Upon successful completion of the program, students will have the ability to use their patient care skills to serve the needs of long-term care patients, whether it is on an individual basis or as part of an institution.

Total contact hours: 100 hrs
Estimated Completion Time - 5 Weeks

Graduates will be qualified to gain entry-level employment as a Nurse Assistant and/or Home Health Aide in convalescent health care facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, doctor’s offices and priva...

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The Vocational Nurse Diploma prepares students to be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) in order to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Students will possess the skills and working knowledge necessary to obtain employment in entry-level positions in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and physician’s offices. Additionally, graduates will be knowledgeable about body systems, body growth and development, proper client care, client care asses...

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This program prepares individual with the skills needed to provide basic patient care at a health care facility or at the patient’s home. Emphasis is placed on skills required to pass the State Certification as a Nurse’s Assistant and secures a spot on the State Nurse Aide Registry. Graduates learn to assist patients in attaining and maintaining maximum functional independence, while observing their rights. Students will also learn to perform basic first aid, CPR, vital signs, apply ba...

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Vista College offers classes leading to a diploma and certificate in vocational nursing. Students who successfully complete our program and meet state requirements are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN) for state licensure. The scope of practice for licensed vocational nurses (LVN) is regulated by the individual states.

Licensed vocational nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team. Examples of care provided by the LVN...

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Vista College prepares Spanish speaking students with the skills they need for a career as a Nurse Assistant Home Health Aide. The program seeks to teach procedures in caring for patients who are homebound, in hospitals, or living in long-term care facilities. Students will learn how to interact with patients and assist them in basic care needs while maintaining patient rights. Students will be prepared to pass Texas state certification after technical school with the abilities to perform CPR, b...

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