Practical Nursing Certificate Program

Due to the academic rigor of this program, applicants are strongly urged to complete all non-nursing courses prior to applying for admission. In order to progress through and graduate from the Practical Nursing program, students must successfully complete all Science, English, Psychology or Sociology, and Nursing courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Semester I: 

BIOL 110 , Biology I: Moleculer & Cells (4)
ENGL 101, College Composition I (3)
NURN 103, Foundation of Nursing Practice (6)
NURN 110 , Introduction to Pharmacology (2)

Total Credits 15

Semester II: 

BIOL 220, Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
NURN 111, Adult/Older Adult Health Care I (5)
NURN 113, Mental Health Issues/Client Care (3)
PSYC 101 , Introduction to Psychology (3)
OR
SOCL 101 , Introduction to Sociology (3)

Total Credits 15

Semester III: 

BIOL 221, Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
NURN 112, Adult/Older Adult Health Care II (5)
NURN 114 , Maternal/Child Health Care (5)
NURN 115 , Trends in Practical Nursing (2)

Total Credits 16

 
Certificate Credits
Non-Nursing Credits: 18
Nursing Credits: 28
Total Credits: 46

*The option to receive a waiver for selected health care skills is available for Certified Nursing Assistants.