Licensed Practical NursingUndergraduate Certificate

The purpose of the Practical Nurse (LPN) program at APU is to deliver a nursing program focused on cultural safety and quality care for rural and Alaska Native populations and aligned with opportunities advancing in the nursing profession, we are preparing paths for students to contribute to the health and wellbeing of their communities. 

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at APU in partnership with Yuut Elitnaurviat (Yuut) is designed to develop students who can Provide culturally safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to restore, promote, and maintain physical and mental health throughout the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings; demonstrate clinical judgment to make patient-centered care decisions within the scope of practice of the Practical Nurse.

Over the course of two semesters, using the integration of culturally relevant care activities to improve patient care, students will learn how to demonstrate patient advocacy, incorporate families and recognize groups in ways that promote self-determination, integrity, and growth as human beings and to respect the diversity of individuals.

Incorporating principles of communication and collaboration students learn to work as part of health care teams in professional settings to promote movement toward optimal levels of health for patients. Utilizing evidence-based methods, assessments, technologies, and management systems to guide and communicate decisions that promote optimal outcomes, students utilize both traditional and academic knowledge to advance the health of Alaska native, indigenous, and underserved populations.

SEMESTER 1

Course	Total Credit Hours
CS 20500: Culturally Safe Healthcare	4
NUR 10100: Practical Nursing I – Culturally Safe Foundations of Practical Nursing	7
NUR 10600: Pathopharmacology for Licensed Practical Nurses	3
SEMESTER 2
Course	Total Credit Hours
NUR 10200: Practical Nursing II: Culturally Safe and Holistic Nursing Care of Adults	6
NUR 10300: Practical Nursing III: Maternal Child Culturally Safe Care	3
NUR 10600: The Nursing Profession – Quality, Ethics, Legalities, and Policy for Licensed Practical Nurses	3
NUR 10400: Practical Nursing Clinical Concentration – Preceptorship	1

*This is a sample schedule only and not meant to represent the program schedule.

The Institute of Health & Wellness promotes the advancement of knowledge, understanding, and reasoning in Counseling Psychology, Health Sciences, and Nursing. Honoring Alaska’s complex and distinctive histories, health care services, and systems of care, the Institute prepares students to address and engage in stewardship of our peoples and communities to promote community health and wellness for all.

The Nursing & Health Program Area is grounded in cultural competence and cultural safety, our nursing, community health, and health sciences programs provide pathways to professional goal attainment. We partner with care providers, health services, and Tribal organizations to ensure that our programs are relevant, respectful, and responsible. Join us now to meet the critical care needs of our communities.

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