Practical Nursing Diploma Semester-By-Semester Plan

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Math - An applicant must have completed one of the following before receiving the applicant packet:

An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8+ from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years of enrollment OR qualifying placement scores or a grade of “P” for DMA 010-080 within the past 10 years.

OR RISE placement if outside the 10 year high school timeframe and must demonstrate mastery of Units 1-12 (Tier 2) or will be required to complete the transition course until mastery at Unit 12 (Tier 2) is met.

Students who do not satisfy the high school GPA or RISE placement requirements, must attend the transition course, MAT 003, until mastery is achieved through Unit 12 (Tier 2).

Students who have completed a college approved math course such as MAT 122, MAT 141, MAT 151, MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 263 with a “C” or better may meet the math requirement.

Fall I

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I Credits: 11
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Spring I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II Credits: 10

Summer I

NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III Credits: 9

Notes:

All health science students must have a “A,” ”B,” ”C,” or “SA” on all applicable course work to progress each semester and graduate from the program.

Please note that this is a possible semester-by-semester course of study. Any transition courses such as Math and English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regard to the timelines of various course offerings.