Practical Nursing

Credential: Diploma (Code: D45660)

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual.

Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices

To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Admission for the PNE program is based on selective criteria. Applicable fees are attached to the Nursing Courses in this program. Students are required to purchase uniforms for this program.

Practical Nursing Diploma Curriculum

Fall Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
NUR 101	Practical Nursing I			7	6	6	11
BIO 168	Anatomy and Physiology I			3	3	0	4
PSY 150	General Psychology			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				18

Spring Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
NUR 102	Practical Nursing II			7	0	9	10
BIO 169	Anatomy and Physiology II			3	3	0	4
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry			3	0	0	3
PSY 241	Developmental Psychology			3	0	0	3
	Total Credit Hours:				20

Summer Semester

		Advising	Term	C	L	Cl	Cr
NUR 103	Practical Nursing III			6	0	9	9
	Total Credit Hours:				9

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES	07
MAJOR COURSES	30
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES	10
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	47

Expected program and course competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program.

C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit