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].
A colostomy is created when part of the large intestine is removed from the body. The end of the remaining intestine is then connected to the abdomen. Waste (stool) leaves the body through a stoma, and is collected in an appliance that is worn on the outside of the body.