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We believe practical nursing is the provision of direct patient care under the supervision of the
licensed physician and/or registered nurse. Specific knowledge and skills are acquired through a
period of formal education. The Licensed Practical Nurse is accountable for performing only
those acts of nursing for which she/he has been educated. A competent Practical Nurse is an
important part of the healthcare team.

We believe the teaching-learning process is accomplished through the cooperative effort of the
faculty and student. Simple to complex learning opportunities are provided through guided
studies developed to meet individual and specific needs. Teaching is a form of interactive
communication which offers opportunities for learning. Learning has occurred when new
knowledge, skills and attitudes have caused a change in behavior.

We believe nursing education is a process of planned and organized learning experiences
established to encourage the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes used to meet various
human needs in a variety of situations.
We believe education is a life-long process and the dynamic nature of healthcare causes
education to be a continuous process. Each practitioner is responsible for continuing educational
development and professional growth in order to maintain a current basis for practice.

Goal
The school is committed to preparing competent, job ready practical nursing graduates for
Arkansas employer customers, including the supporting institutions and the community as a
whole, through the high standards of education, training, fieldwork and professional
development opportunities for students.

Purpose
The purpose of the Baptist Health College Little Rock – School of Practical Nursing (BHCLR-
SPN) is to provide an educational experience that prepares students to enter the field as entry
level practical nurses.

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