Practical Nursing Diploma

General Education Courses Required

• Structure and Function of the Human Body Credits: 4
  OR
• Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 8
  OR
• Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 8
   
• Written or Oral Communication Credits: 3

Practical Nursing Diploma Courses

• LPNS 1010 - Introduction to Practical Nursing Credits: 2
• LPNS 1115 - Practical Nursing Lab 1 Credits: 6
• LPNS 1118 - Holistic Nursing 1 Credits: 4
• LPNS 1113 - Professional Nursing 1 Credits: 2
• LPNS 1112 - Practical Nursing Clinical 1 Credits: 2
• LPNS 1211 - Practical Nursing Lab 2 Credits: 4
• LPNS 1210 - Holistic Nursing 2 Credits: 4
• LPNS 1213 - Professional Nursing 2 Credits: 2
• LPNS 1212 - Practical Nursing Clinical 2 Credits: 4

Specific Practical Nursing Program Requirements

1. All LPNS courses are taken in sequence. A grade of 75% (C+) or higher in all LPNS courses is necessary to progress in the program. A grade of a C or higher in general education required courses is required to progress to second term.
2. Completed Health Statement
3. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Professional by American Heart Association or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or Health Care Provider by American Red Cross is required
4. A two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest X-ray is required, and a Seasonal Flu immunization is required prior to starting the program.

Total: 37 hours