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 1069 to receive a certificate and be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
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First Semester
| ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 | English Composition I or II (ENG 1021/22) | 3 |
| PSY 2440 | Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| BIO 2101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| NUTRITION | Dietary Nutrition (HPR 1010) or Human Nutrition (HWE 1050) | 1 |
| BIO 2104 | 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 1009 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6 |
| NUR 1012 | Basic Concepts of Pharmacology | 2 |
| BIO 2102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| MAT 1120 | 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 1006 | Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts | 7 |
| NUR 1050 | Maternal Child Nursing | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Fourth Semester
| NUR 1069 | Transition into Practical Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Semester Note: If you are completing Transition into Practical Nursing (NUR 1069) and the first year of the nursing program, you may apply for the NCLEX® exam for practical nursing licensure. NUR 1069 is not offered every semester. Please check with program director for more information.