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Practical Nursing Diploma (40 Credits)

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Career Opportunities

There are many choices for employment for Practical Nursing graduates including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health care. LPNs may be hired as private nurses. Many health insurance companies are hiring LPNs to answer patients questions concerning health needs. The Practical Nursing program provides an educational foundation for career mobility to associate or baccalaureate RN programs.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Technical Studies Prerequisites

(ENGL1302 Analytical Writing is required for A.D.N.)

*Current CPR/AED Adult, Child & Infant (Health Care Provider level) AND HLTH1402 Nursing Assistant or verification of completion of a 75 hours NA course, or proof of current MDH NA registry, or completion of HCCC modules 1410-1480 (6 credits total), or HCCC 1415, 1425, and 1480 (6 credits total).

* Applicants may only apply after successful completion of prerequisite requirements. These courses must be completed prior to starting the program. In addition, students must have completed the Accuplacer with scores above the cutoff points for Practical Nursing or successful completion of equivalent course work.

* A minimum grade of C" of better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in prerequisite coursework is required to be considered for admission to the Practical Nursing Program.

Pre-requisities may be taken up to 3 times per the college policy to increase your chances of getting into the PN program.

NumberTitleCredits
HLTH1440Medical Terminology1 Credits
BLGY1321Human Biology4 Credits
PSYC1304Lifespan Developmental Psychology3 Credits
MNTC Goal Area 1 - Written Communication 3 Credits
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Technical Studies Semester I

NumberTitleCredits
PRSG2401Medical Surgical Nursing I3 Credits
PRSG2409Basic Nursing Concepts3 Credits
PRSG2419Nursing Skills3 Credits
PRSG2429Essentials of Clinical Pharmacology2 Credits
PRSG2439Clinical Application I3 Credits

Technical Studies Semester II

NumberTitleCredits
PRSG2402Medical Surgical Nursing II3 Credits
PRSG2411Bridging to Nursing Practice2 Credits
PRSG2440Clinical Application II5 Credits
PRSG2450Maternal Child Nursing3 Credits
PRSG2460Mental Health Nursing2 Credits
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