Practical Nursing Diploma

Program Code: D45660

(2019*03)

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.

This is a competitive admissions program, and acceptance is not guaranteed. Applicants are accepted for admission based on required criterion and individual applications. To be eligible to apply for the Practical Nursing Diploma program, students must meet the following minimum prerequisite requirements.

Minimum MATH Prerequisite Requirements:

• An applicant must have completed ONE of the following before receiving the applicant packet:
• An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher from a College Prep Curriculum
• A grade of “P” for DMA 010-080 • A grade of “C” or higher for MAT 080
• Completion of Transitions Math through Tier 3 • A grade of “C” or higher in MAT 035
• Placement test scores that demonstrate mastery of MAT 035

Students who have completed a college approved Math course such as MAT-121, MAT-122, MAT141, MAT-143, MAT-151, MAT-152, MAT-161, MAT-171, MAT-263, or MAT-271 (with grade of C or better) may meet the math requirement.

Minimum ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Prerequisite Requirements:

• Successful completion of BIO-168 & BIO-169 (with grade of C or better) within five years of admission
  • BIO-168 – must be completed by end of fall semester in order to apply to the PN program
  • BIO-169 – must be complete before or during the spring semester prior to enrollment. Proof of enrollment is required when submitting the Health Sciences application.

Practical Nursing, Diploma Semester-By-Semester Plan