Curriculum Programs
Practical Nursing Diploma Program D45660 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. Prefix & Number
Description
Class
Lab
Clinical/ Shop
Credit
General Education Courses ACA 111
College Student Success5
1
0
0
1
ENG 111
Expository Writing
3
0
0
3
3
0
0
3
7
2
0
7
PSY 110
1
Life Span Development
Totals: Major Courses BIO 163
Basic Anatomy & Physiology2
4
2
0
5
MAT 110
Mathematical Measurement6
2
2
0
3
NUR 101
Practical Nursing I
3
7
6
6
11
NUR 102
Practical Nursing II
4
8
0
12
12
NUR 103
Practical Nursing III
6
0
12
10
27
10
30
41
Totals:
Total Credit Hours Required for Diploma ................................................................. 48 1
Psychology 150, 241 may be substituted. Biology 168, 169 may be substituted.
2
*Associate Degree Nursing Program to the PN Transfer student (In house only). 3
Nursing 111 may be substituted. Nursing 112, 113, and 114 may be substituted. 5 ACA 115, 118, ENG 111/112, 113/114, and a Math elective may be substituted. 6 Nursing 111, 117, and a Math elective may be substituted. 4
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