My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and
must be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting fall semester of each academic year. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
see your Program Director or Pathways Advisor.
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Practical Nursing and enter the workforce. Students explore knowledge and skills of safe patient-centered nursing care. This program is for students whose primary goal is practical nursing to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. The program prepares students for careers in long term care facilities, clinics, home care, doctors' offices, and some hospitals. Graduates of the program receive a certificate in practical nursing and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (PN NCLEX®).
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First Semester
| GEN EDU | BIO 106/201/202 | 4 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Note: First Semester courses are required and must be taken prior to program admittance. You should complete the Practical Nursing Program application process prior to declaring as a practical nursing student and take Semester 2 and Semester 3 as a full-time practical nursing student.
Second Semester
| NUR 101 | Pharmacology Calculations | 1 |
| NUR 102 | Alterations in Adult Health I | 4 |
| NUR 103 | Basic Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse | 1 |
| NUR 105 | Practical Nursing Arts and Skills | 6 |
| NUR 110 | Pharmacology for Practical Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 116 | Basic Concepts of Geriatric Nursing | 1 |
| NUR 170 | Clinical I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19 |
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
| NUR 104 | Alterations in Adult Health II | 5 |
| NUR 111 | Advancement into Practical Nursing | 1 |
| NUR 113 | Basic Concepts of Maternal-Newborn Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 114 | Basic Concepts of Pediatric Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 115 | Basic Concepts of Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| NUR 171 | Clinical II | 2 |
| NUR 172 | Clinical III | 1 |
| NUR 173 | Clinical IV | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |