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Program
Description
The Practical Nursing diploma program is a
sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates
for entry-level employment as a practical nurse.
The program provides learning opportunities
which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic
and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required for job acquisition, retention, and
advancement. Completion of the program of study
leads to a diploma in Practical Nursing. Program
graduates are eligible to sit for State Board
licensure examination.
Length of Program
A minimum of 92 credit hours is required for
graduation. A full time student can expect
to complete the program in 6 - 7 quarters.
Employment
Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a practical
nurse or in related employment.
Curriculum
General Core Courses
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
| ENG
101 |
English |
5
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| PSY
101 |
Basic Psychology |
5
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| MAT
1012 |
Foundations
of Mathematics |
5
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Fundamental Occupational Courses
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
| AHS
101 |
Anatomy
and Physiology |
5
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| AHS
104 |
Introduction
to Health Care |
3
|
| AHS
109 |
Medical
Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
3
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| SCT
100 |
Introduction
to Microcomputers |
3
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Specific
Occupational Courses
| Course # |
Title |
Credits |
| AHS
102 |
Drug Calculations and Administration |
3
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| AHS
103 |
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
2
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| NSG
110 |
Nursing Fundamentals |
10
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| NPT
112 |
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum I |
7
|
| NPT
113 |
Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum II |
7
|
| NPT
212 |
Pediatric Nursing Practicum |
2
|
| NPT
213 |
Obstetrical Nursing Practicum |
3
|
| NPT
215 |
Nursing Leadership Practicum |
2
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| NSG
112 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing I |
9
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| NSG
113 |
Medical Surgical Nursing II |
9
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| NSG
212 |
Pediatric Nursing |
5
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| NSG
213 |
Obstetrical Nursing |
5
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| NSG
215 |
Nursing Leadership |
2
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