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.
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Technical Studies Prerequisites |
HLTH1440 |
Medical Terminology |
1 Credits |
BLGY1321 |
Human Biology |
4 Credits |
PSYC1304 |
Life Span Developmental Psychology |
3 Credits |
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MNTC Goal Area 1 - Written Communication |
3 Credits |
(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. |
* Applicant 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 and must be maintained. |
Technical Studies Semester I |
PRSG2401 |
Medical Surgical Nursing I |
3 Credits |
PRSG2409 |
Basic Nursing Concepts |
3 Credits |
PRSG2419 |
Nursing Skills |
3 Credits |
PRSG2429 |
Essentials of Clinical Pharmacology |
2 Credits |
PRSG2439 |
Clinical Application I |
3 Credits |
Technical Studies Semester II |
PRSG2402 |
Medical Surgical Nursing II |
3 Credits |
PRSG2411 |
Bridging to Nursing Practice |
2 Credits |
PRSG2440 |
Clinical Application II |
5 Credits |
PRSG2450 |
Maternal Child Nursing |
3 Credits |
PRSG2460 |
Mental Health Nursing |
2 Credits |
Estimated cost for books and supplies: $2,140