My Academic Plan
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and
should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting fall and spring 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 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
| ENGLISH | ENG 121/122 | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| NUTRITION | HPR 108 or HWE 100 | 1 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
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
| NUR 109 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 112 | Basic Concepts of Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 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
| NUR 106 | Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts | 7 |
| NUR 150 | Maternal Child Nursing | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Fourth Semester
| NUR 169 | Transition into Practical Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Note: If you are completing NUR 169 and the first year of the nursing program, you may apply for the NCLEX® exam for practical nursing licensure. NUR 169 is not offered every semester. Please check with program director for more information.