2000-2001 Catalog
Practical Nursing (5657)
Vocational Certificate Program
A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in beginning
positions providing direct care to clients in hospitals, nursing homes,
private homes and other health care facilities under the supervision of
a registered nurse or physician.
Upon successful completion of the program graduates are eligible to take
the National Council Licensure Examination to qualify for licensure to
practice as Licensed Practical Nurses.
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Practical nursing is a selective access program. The program admits students
in the fall and spring terms. Applicants must be at least 17 years of
age and have earned a high school diploma or equivalency degree. An application
for admission to the program must include the following:
Admission to this program is limited
and is based on academic performance and other criteria. For information
call 766-6581.
| Course Number and Title |
Contact
Hours
|
| *VPI 0100 Reading Skills | |
| *VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills | |
| *VPI 0300 Language Skills | |
| PRN 0930 Practical Nursing I |
483
|
| PRN 0931 Practical Nursing II |
416
|
| PRN 0932 Practical Nursing III |
451
|
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TOTAL
CONTACT HOURS
|
1,350
|
*Students who have satisfactory
test scores are not required to take these courses.
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