A QUICK INTRO
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.
WHAT YOU STUDY
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.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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, rehabilitiation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics and physician's offices.
WHAT YOU CAN EARN
For more information about this field, including salary and career pathways, check out this link on our Career Coach assessment tool.
COURSE INFORMATION
Coming SPRING SEMESTER 2024, now accepting applications!
Pending Board of Nursing Approval
Click on title for course description. For your convenience, the following listing includes only credit hours for each course. For a comprehensive listing of classroom, lab and clinical hours for each course, click on this PDF.
BIO 163 or BIO 168 is required prior to starting spring semester.
SPRING SEMESTER 1
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| ACA | 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG | 111 | Writing & Inquiry | 3 |
| NUR | 101 | Practical Nursing I | 11 |
| Totals | 15 |
SUMMER SEMESTER 1
| NUR | 102 | Practical Nursing II | 10 |
| PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Totals | 13 |
FALL SEMESTER 1
| NUR | 103 | Practical Nursing III | 9 |
| Totals | 9 |
Total Semester Hour Credits: 41-42
