PRACTICAL NURSING (D45660 )
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.
SUMMER SEMESTER
*BIO 163 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
4-2-0-0-5 |
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ENG 111 |
Expository Writing |
3-0-0-0-3 |
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*PSY 110 |
Life Span Development |
3-0-0-0-3 |
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11 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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NUR 101 |
Practical Nursing I |
7-6-6-0-11 |
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NUR 102AB Practical Nursing II |
5-0-12-0-9 |
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NUR 102BB Practical Nursing II |
3-0-0-0-3 |
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NUR 117 |
Pharmacology |
1-3-0-0-2 |
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25 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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NUR 103 Practical Nursing III |
6-0-12-0-10 |
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NUR 118 Nutrition/Diet Therapy |
2-0-0-0-2 |
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12 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
48 |
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*Must not be over five years old at the start of the program.