Practical Nursing (PN12)  Diploma

Description:

The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a practical nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse. The PN12 program is a diploma program to be implemented with new cohorts of students beginning Fall 2011 and beyond. Students most commonly will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as a drug screen in order to be placed in a clinical health care facility to complete the clinical rotations of their educational training.

Entrance date: TBA

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required plus achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Only Regular Admission Students are Accepted.

Applicant must be at least 17 years of age.

NOTE: Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program does not guarantee participation in the clinical setting. A physical examination is required prior to entering the clinical facility. A drug test and a criminal background check may be a stipulation of the clinical facility before beginning the clinical rotation. Failure to complete such requirements to the satisfaction of the clinical facility could prohibit the clinical experience, thus, terminating participation before graduation.

Credits required for graduation: 57