Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660)
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual, which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.
Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.
The practical nursing student must maintain a grade of "C" or above in all General Education Courses required for graduation from the Practical Nursing Program. In the Practical Nursing Program, every required Major Course (courses with NUR prefix) must be passed with an 80 or above each semester before enrolling for the following semester. The student must pass related courses prior to or during the term scheduled before enrolling for the following semester.
The student is responsible for making sure requirements have been met and that all materials have been received by the Student Enrollment Center before the program deadline. Students are encouraged to complete all non NUR prefix courses before starting the Practical Nursing program. Completion of these courses will help prepare but not guarantee admission into the program. All communication regarding admissions/selection status will be sent via CCC student email. Student email is the official and preferred form of communication at CCC.
Admission and Selection Criteria
Admission to Practical Nursing is competitive among qualified applicants according to established criteria. There is a limited application period and exact admissions evaluation criteria are revised and updated annually.
An Application for Admission to the Practical Nursing Program will be used to determine acceptance into the Practical Nursing program. Students not selected to the program may reapply for the next year by attending another Health Sciences Information session. All applications for admission must be updated annually.
Students interested in nursing should consider applying to both Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing in the event that their first choice is not available.
CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. The Application for Admission to the Practical Nursing Program provides students with a checklist assisting in identifying program eligibility requirements, while outlining the admissions/selection process. Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program.
Admissions criteria must be completed prior to program deadline. The deadline for applying for a Health Science program is January 25.
Health Science Requirements:
- TEAS Score of 60
- Official high school transcript or equivalent
- Official college transcripts, if transfer credit is desired
- College or unweighted high school GPA of 2.0
- Grade of P2 in ENG 002 & MAT 003
- Application to the college
- Application to the program
Application Process
Completion of the Application for Admission to the Practical Nursing Program requires completion of the following steps:
Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements
The following items will be requested by the Program Coordinator for students provisionally accepted:
- Immunizations
- Criminal background check
- 12-panel drug screen
- CPR Certification. Must remain current throughout the program.
- Verification of NA I registry listing. Must remain on NA I registry throughout the duration of the program with no restrictions.
- All students accepted into the Practical Nursing program are required to have malpractice insurance.
- Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Reentry Policy
- All requests for reentry into the Practical Nursing program must be approved by the Admissions Office and the Practical Nursing Director prior to implementation.
- Only one reentry into the Practical Nursing program will be considered.
Course and Hour Requirements
Students are not allowed to enroll in the NUR courses until formally accepted into the program. Please see admission requirements.
Major Courses
| NUR 101 | Practical Nursing I |
7
|
6
|
6
| 11 |
| NUR 102 | Practical Nursing II |
7
|
0
|
9
| 10 |
| NUR 103 | Practical Nursing III |
6
|
0
|
9
| 9 |
Total Major Hours: 30
General Education Courses
Communications:
Natural Sciences:
| BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | and | | | | |
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| | or | | | | |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | (BIO 169: BIO 168, Anatomy & Physiology I is a prerequisite to BIO 169) | | | | |
Social/Behavioral Science:
| PSY 110 | Life Span Development |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psych |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | (PSY 241 has prerequisite of PSY 150) | | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 13-14
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 43-44
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| | or | | | | |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| NUR 101 | Practical Nursing I |
7
|
6
|
6
| 11 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13-14
|
8-9
|
6
| 18-19 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| NUR 102 | Practical Nursing II |
7
|
0
|
9
| 10 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
0
|
9
| 13 |
Summer Term
| NUR 103 | Practical Nursing III |
6
|
0
|
9
| 9 |
| PSY 110 | Life Span Development |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psych |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
0
|
9
| 12 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 43-44
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|