Practical Nursing Studies
Nursing Diploma (D, G, S)
The Practical Nursing Studies Program prepares individuals to function under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician or dentist. Individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities and are academically prepared to advance in nursing education to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A PN studies graduate is eligible to take the licensure exam as an LPN, allowing the graduate to provide vital hands-on nursing care in various settings.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to provide clinically competent practical nursing care.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the diversity of individuals.
- Formulate appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the interprofessional team.
- Employ nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy.
- Relate the professional, ethical, and legal standards of practical nursing to client care.
Graduation Requirements
General Education
Program/Major Concentration
| BIO 110 | Essentls-Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| NUR 131 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 132 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
| NUR 133 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 |
| NUR 134 | Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 135 | Essentials of Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 |
Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet) - Dover
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| NUR 133 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 |
| NUR 134 | Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet) - Georgetown and Stanton
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| NUR 132 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
| NUR 134 | Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
Semester 4
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 39 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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