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Practical Nurse - Certificate
Learn advanced skills in patient care and prepare to take exams for licensure. Students can complete this program exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in a combination of daytime, evening and weekend classes.
Before enrolling in this program you must meet certain requirements.
This certificate is offered at the West Campus and earns college credit. The certificate is also offered at the Center for Training and Development but you will not earn college credit.
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Take the National Council Licensure Examination for work as a licensed practical nurse.
Academic Options: Take courses to qualify as a registered nurse.
Locations: West Campus
Department/Contact Information: Division Dean: 206-6661, Lead Faculty: 206-6661
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements
General education requirements are fulfilled by core or support courses. * |
| Students must fulfill the Reading Requirement. |
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| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Required Core Courses |
| NRS 104/104LC/104LS |
Nursing Process I |
8 |
| NRS 105/105LC/105LS |
Nursing Process II |
9 |
| NRS 180 |
Transition to Practical Nursing |
2.5 |
| Subtotal |
19.5 |
| Required Support Courses |
| BIO 205IN |
Microbiology |
4 |
| ECE 107 |
Human Development and Relations |
3 |
| or ECE 117 |
Child Growth and Development |
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| HCA 102 |
Drug Calculations |
1 |
| HCA 155 |
Introduction to Pharmacology |
3 |
| WRT 101 |
Writing I |
3 |
| Subtotal |
14 |
| Total |
33.5 |
* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Communication - WRT 101; Analysis and Critical Thinking - program prerequisites.
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