L.P.N. Students Evaluate Cooperating Agency Experiences.

This study examined the relationship between clinical laboratory experiences in 19 local cooperating agencies and the philosophy of the College of Lake County Licensed Practical Nursing Program. The subjects were 27 female LPN students, ages 18-44, who completed an evaluative form consisting of 10 items. The items were evaluated on a 1 to 5 rating scale, indicating a poor to superior rating. The overall results showed that seven agencies have a mean of less than 3.0 average. Recommendations are made in light of the findings. (An appendix presents the rating form.) (DB)