Practical Nursing
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Program Description
The Practical Nursing program utilizes current practice, theory, and hands-on learning methods to prepare students to succeed in various sub-acute settings, including long-term care and assisted living facilities, medical offices, clinics, and home healthcare. The Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) in Practical Nursing is a demanding accelerated program. Successful Practical Nursing ITC program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Students also have the option of earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in addition to their ITC.
Admission to the Practical Nursing program requires a separate application and completion of the following prerequisite courses:
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following options prior to program entry: | ||
| Option 1: | 4 | |
| Human Structure and Function | ||
| Human Structure and Function Lab | ||
| Option 2: | 9 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Plus | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | ||
| Option 3: | 12 | |
| Introductory Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Microbiology Lab | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | ||
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