The three semester program leading to a Practical Nursing Certificate is designed to prepare students to deliver safe and competent nursing care to patients with usual or expected outcomes. Practical nurses work under the supervision of practitioners with higher degrees in acute and non-acute care settings.

After successful completion of Level I, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (LPN). Students may also choose to continue into Level II of the program and earn an Associate in Applied Science Degree and be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing (RN). IMPORTANT: DENIAL OF LICENSE

The program begins each year in August and is completed in the following August. Admission to the PN program is based on completion of the requirements.

ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT
MEAN ADMISSION TO THE PN PROGRAM

After completion of the PN program, students may enter the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. For more information about this program, see the ADN program.

Suggested Course Schedule

First Semester (Fall)
Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO 141	Anatomy and Physiology	4
ENG 111	College Composition I	3
HLT 138	Principle of Nutrition	1
NUR 105	Nursing Skills	2
NUR 135	Drug Dosage and Calculations	1
PNE 161	Nursing in Health Changes I	6
SDV 100	College Success Skills	1
Total		18

Second Semester (Spring)
Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO 142	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
PNE 162	Nursing in Health Changes II	11
PSY 230	Developmental Psychology	3
Total		18

Third Semester (Summer)
Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
BIO 149*	Microbiology for Allied Health	1
ENG 112	College Composition II	3
PNE 143	Applied Nursing Skills	1
PNE 188	Nursing Concepts III	6
Total		11
Total Hours Required for Certificate: 47

*Students planning to transfer may substitute with BIO 150

Students will be granted a certificate in practical nursing and will be eligible to take the examination for PN licensure at this point.

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).

Practical Nursing Certificate

Accreditation

Purpose

Suggested Course Schedule

First Semester (Fall)

Second Semester (Spring)

Third Semester (Summer)

Total Hours Required for Certificate: 47