Practical Nursing -
Diploma
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.
Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be
17 years or older.
Education: A high school
diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant
must achieve program ready status on
the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable
SAT/ACT scores.) Applicants who do not
attain the minimum scores must take refresher/remedial
instruction in order to meet admissions
requirements before entering the program.
Curriculum
Course # Course Title Credit Hrs
General Core Courses
Communication
ENG 101 English 5
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MAT 101 General Mathematics 5
Social Sciences
PSY 101 Basic Psychology 5
Fundamental Occupational Courses
AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology 5
AHS 104 Introduction to Health Care 3
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Sciences 3
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
Specific Occupational Courses
AHS 102 Drug Calculations and Administration 3
AHS 103 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2
NSG 110 Nursing Fundamentals 10
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
NSG 112 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 9
NSG 113 Medical Surgical Nursing II 9
NSG 212 Pediatric Nursing 5
NSG 213 Obstetrical Nursing 5
NSG 215 Nursing Leadership 2
