Practical Nursing Diploma

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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.

Practical Nursing, Diploma Semester-By-Semester Plan

General Education: 14 Hours

Major Hours: 31 Hours

Core: 30 Hours

NUR 101 - Practical Nursing I Credits: 11
NUR 102 - Practical Nursing II Credits: 10
NUR 103 - Practical Nursing III Credits: 9

Other Major Hours: 1 Hour

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1

Total Practical Nursing Diploma: 45 Credits

All Health Sciences and Nursing students must make grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “SA” on all applicable course work to progress each semester and graduate from the program.

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Practical Nursing Diploma

General Education: 14 Hours

English: 3 Hours

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Natural Science/Math: 8 Hours

Major Hours: 31 Hours

Core: 30 Hours

Other Major Hours: 1 Hour

Total Practical Nursing Diploma: 45 Credits