The Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN-ASN) program recognizes and gives credit for your previous education as a licensed practical nurse. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
colpotomy. n, pl-mies. 1. (Surgery) a surgical incision into the wall of the vagina. [C20: from colpo- + -tomy].
Colostomy. A colostomy involves creating an opening in the abdomen (ostomy) and pulling through a portion of the large intestine (colon). This is called a stoma and allows stool to pass directly out of the body, bypassing the diseased or damaged section of the colon.