Practical Nursing – Diploma
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.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Admission for the PNE program is based on selective criteria. Applicable fees are attached to the Nursing Courses in this program. Students are required to purchase uniforms for this program.
Curriculum
| Course Prefix, No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |||||
| NUR 101 | Practical Nursing I | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Hours Per Week | 13 | 9 | 6 | 18 | |
| Spring Semester | |||||
| NUR 102 | Practical Nursing II | 7 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing & Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Hours Per Week | 16 | 3 | 9 | 20 | |
| Summer Semester | |||||
| NUR 103 | Practical Nursing III | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Hours Per Week | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 | |
| SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE | |||||
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | 7 | ||||
| MAJOR COURSES | 30 | ||||
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES | 10 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 47 | ||||
Specific courses within the above categories may be identified by your advisor or by the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services. Expected program and course competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program.
