My Academic Plan
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two year Certificate in Practical Nursing Exit Option and enter the workforce. Students explore knowledge and skills of safe patient-centered nursing care in a variety of health care settings. This option allows students to complete the first year of the AAS Nursing and NUR 169 to receive a certificate and be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENGLISH | ENG 121 or ENG 122 | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| NUTRITION | HPR 108 or HWE 100 | 1-3 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-17 |
Semester Note: First Semester courses are required and must be taken prior to program admittance. You should complete the Nursing Program application process prior to declaring as a nursing student and take Semester 2 and Semester 3 as a full-time nursing student.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| NUR 109 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 112 | Basic Concepts of Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| MAT 103 | Math for Clinical Calculations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: You must complete this program as a full-time nursing student beginning in Semester 2. Contact an advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| NUR 106 | Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts | 7 |
| NUR 150 | Maternal Child Nursing | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| NUR 169 | Transition into Practical Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Note: Students completing
NUR 169 and the first year of the nursing program
may apply for the NCLEX® exam for practical nursing licensure.
NUR 169 is only taught over the summer.