The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with
the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.Diploma
The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with
the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.
Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
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.
TYPICAL COURSE SEQUENCE COURSE AND HOUR REQUIREMENTS
Semester
Hours Per Week Hours
Course Title Class Lab Clin Credit
FIRST SEMESTER
BIO 106 Introduction to Anatomy/
Physiology/Microbiology 2 2 0 3
MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement 2 2 0 3
NUR 101 Practical Nursing I 7 6 6 11
11 10 6 17
SECOND SEMESTER
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
NUR 102 Practical Nursing II 8 0 12 12
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
14 0 12 18
THIRD SEMESTER
NUR 103 Practical Nursing III 6 0 12 10
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 0 0 3
9 0 12 13
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 48
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