Practical Nursing (D45660)

Diploma Program

Career Information
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.

Special Admission Requirements
  • Application
  • High school transcript/Adult high school diploma/high school equivalency
  • College transcripts
  • Placement tests
  • Information Session
  • Current certification as a Nurse Aide I and currently listed with North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantial findings
  • ATI TEAS 6 Admissions Test
  • MAR (Minimum Admission Requirements) Review
  • Attend orientation after acceptance
  • Health form after acceptance
  • Current certification in CPR after acceptance
  • Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance

The following courses are pre-requisite courses and must be taken with a minimum grade of "C" prior to admission to the Practical Nursing Program:

ClassLabCredit
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I33

4

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II33

4

Semester Total:668


Spring Semester

ClassLabCredit
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3

NUR 101Practical Nursing I76

11

Semester Total:101214

Summer Semester

ClassLabCredit
NUR 102Practical Nursing II79

10

PSY 150General Psychology30

3

Semester Total:10913

Fall Semester

ClassLabCredit
NUR 103Practical Nursing III69

9

Semester Total:699
Total Hours: 323644