Assabet Valley Regional Technical School (AVRTS) Practical Nurse program (PNP) supports and adheres to the mission of the AVRTS district. Further, the PNP is committed to providing the practical nursing student the education, experience and technology to become a safe, professional provider of nursing care to diverse, multicultural populations, with well defined health care needs. The PNP provides and supports professional behavior, critical thinking, therapeutic communication and safe skill development. The PNP values individuals who practice competently, with care while maintaining ethical standards. The AVRTS-PNP supports practical nursing as a strong foundation for entry into practice as a professional nurse. AVRTS-PNP promote pathways to continuing education to the ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD.