Practical Nursing Certificate (NURC)

*This is an overview of the program. The course sequencing is meant to serve as a guideline for your semester planning. Please note that the scheduling of courses, program sequencing and curriculum are subject to change.*

Please Note: This program is Restricted. Any student interested in becoming a candidate for this program must complete the requirements found in the following documents. You will need Adobe Reader  to view and print the PDF document.

• APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO NURSING PROGRAMS (PDF)
• TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS) TEST - Information
• PN HANDBOOK - 2011-12 (PDF)
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DATES FOR THE TEAS TEST FOR 2012 WILL BE POSTED BY JUNE, 2012.

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF 2011, TEAS V IS REQUIRED. NO EARLIER VERSION OF THE TEAS TEST WILL BE ACCEPTED.

If you are admitted to the program with the Math Test contingency please click here to register for the test.

The program is fully approved by the State Board of Nursing and accredited by:

The Practical Nursing graduate is prepared to assist in caring for medical and surgical patients, convalescents, and the disabled.

Rewarding work experiences are available in hospitals, extended care facilities, private homes, public health agencies, offices, and clinics. The graduate’s performance of select nursing acts is under the direction of a licensed physician, licensed dentist, or professional nurse. Advanced standing is available for those students who fulfill the necessary requirements. This advanced standing is awarded for NUR 106 only.

This is an integrated college program spanning three semesters. Upon completion of the approved curriculum, the graduate receives a certificate as a practical nurse and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Examination-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).

Success in the examination qualifies graduates to function as licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

  Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• integrate the concepts of person, environment, health, nursing, and basic needs to assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individuals, families, and groups across the life span.
• understand the cultural/spiritual needs of a diverse population within a dynamic healthcare system.
• utilize critical thinking to implement the nursing process as a framework for the delivery of cost-effective, outcome-based nursing care to individuals, families, or groups.
• develop the ability to use therapeutic communication and technology to promote, restore, or maintain the health of individuals, families, or groups.
• recognize the need for lifelong learning and the active participation in continued professional development.
• demonstrate the core competencies of a graduate of practical nursing as set forth by the NLNAC.
• practice within the ethical/legal standards of nursing care developed by the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Inc. and according to the state wherein employed.
• assume the roles of caregiver, interdisciplinary team member, manager, and community partner, as well as the responsibilities inherent in the scope of practical nursing as defined by the state wherein employed.
• employ the teaching-learning process to promote the optimum health of individuals, families, or groups within a framework of prevention and wellness care.

Practical Nursing (Certificate)

Approximate Cost of Program

• On-Campus Room & Board: Not Offered

• More cost information can be found here: Tuition & Fees

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Length of Program
Intended time to complete: 12 months

Program prepares graduates to enter occupations such as these:	O*NET Links
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)

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