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Registered Nurses (RN) assess,
plan, deliver, evaluate, and adjust care for individuals and
groups of patients. They also direct and supervise support
staff, such as LPNs and Nursing Assistants. All RNs must
graduate from an accredited school of nursing and pass a state
licensing exam before entry into practice. There are two types
of nursing programs which prepare RNs for practice.
1)
Associate Degree (ADN, ASN): Courses
include sciences, humanities and nursing skills. The programs
utilize classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences to
prepare students to care for patients across the lifespan
in hospitals, long term care, and community settings. This
course of study is two years.
New Hampshire Technical Institute
http://www.nhti.edu/academics/academicprograms/degnurs.html
New Hampshire Community College (NHCTC) – Berlin
http://www.berlin.nhctc.edu/courses/nurse.html
NHCTC–Claremont, Nursing Dept. (advanced placement program)
http://www.claremont.nhctc.edu/program_AN.html
NHCTC–Laconia, Nursing Dept (Licensed Nursing Assistant also)
http://www.laconia.nhctc.edu/programs/NURSING_Profile_06_07.htm
NHCTC –Manchester/Derry (advanced placement program)
No web link to this site, please
call school at 603-668-6706 X-230 for Nursing Department
Secretary or 603-668-6706 X-208 for Admissions
NHCTC–Nashua (advanced placement program)
http://www.nashua.nhctc.edu/Academic
Programs/Nursing.htm
NHCTC –Stratham/Pease (advanced placement program)
No web link to this site, please
call 1-800-522-1194 or 603-772-1194 and follow prompts for
Admissions
St. Joseph School of Nursing
http://www.sjhacademiccenter.org/son_admissions.htm
River College
http://catalog.rivier.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=72&poid=4060
2) Baccalaureate
Degree (BS):
A four year program
at a university or college. The programs utilize classroom,
laboratory and clinical experiences to prepare students to
care for patients across the lifespan in hospitals, long term
care and community settings. In addition, the BS education
prepares nurses to improve critical decision making skills
and to acquire management and research skills.
Colby-Sawyer College, Nursing
http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/academic/nursing/
Rivier College, Dept. of Nursing
http://catalog.rivier.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=72&poid=4062
Saint Anselm College
http://www.anselm.edu/academics/academic+departments+and+programs/?View=M&ID=27
University of New Hampshire
http://www.shhs.unh.edu/nursing/undergradnursing.html
Franklin Pierce University (RN to BSN Program)
http://www.franklinpierce.edu/pages/gps/prostudies/nursing.htm
3) Master’s Degree
(MS): This
is an advanced degree of concentrated study in one particular
area. Students are required to complete comprehensive written
exams and prepare a research project. Nurses with a Master's
degree practice as Nurse Administrators, Nurse Practitioners,
Nurse Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists, Clinical Leaders, Clinical
Nurse Specialists, or Nurse Educators.
Rivier College
http://catalog.rivier.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=68&ent_oid=2865
University of New Hampshire (UNH)
http://www.shhs.unh.edu/nursing/gradnursing.html
UNH Direct Entry Master's in Nursing Program (2nd Degree)
http://www.shhs.unh.edu/nursing/demn.html
UNH Post Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification Requirements
http://www.shhs.unh.edu/nursing/gradnursing.html#postms
Guide to Accredited Universities offering a Masters Degree in
Nursing
http://www.mastersinnursing.com/
Licensed
Practical Nurses (LPN) work
under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Physician.
They provide hands on care to patients in a variety of settings
including clinics, offices and home health. LPNs are required
to attend an accredited school for practical nursing. The
program is usually 3 semesters and includes classroom and
practical clinical experiences. After successful completion
of an LPN program, students must pass the state licensing
examination before they begin practicing.
Health Careers Training
Associates
Licensed Practical
Nursing Program
NHCTC–Claremont
St. Joseph School
of Nursing
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