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Practical Nursing
Diploma D45660

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.

 

FIRST SEMESTER
Course
Number
Course
Name
Class
Hours
Lab
Hours
Clinical
Hours
Work
Hours
Credit
Hours
PSY 110   Life Span Development 3 0 0 0 3
BIO 163   Anatomy & Physiology 4 2 0 0 5
NUR 101 Practical Nursing I 7 6 6 0 11
NUR 118 Nutrition/Diet Therapy 2 0 0 0 2
  Semester Total 16 8 6 0 21
 

SECOND SEMESTER

ENG 111   Expository Writing 3 0 0 0 3
NUR 102 Practical Nursing II 8 0 12 0 12
NUR 117 Pharmacology 1 3 0 0 2
  Semester Total 12 3 12 0 17
.

THIRD SEMESTER

NUR 103 Practical Nursing III 6 0 12 0 10
  Semester Total 6 0 12 0 10
 

Total Credit Hours for Graduation

48

Required non-nursing courses courses are underlined

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