Practical Nursing Plus

The Practical Nursing Plus (PN+) program is designed to prepare safe practitioners to administer basic nursing care and/or assist with care of patients of various health status and ages within the province of practice nursing as defined by law. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work under the direction of physicians and registered nurses to care for sick, injured, and those in recovery. The PN+ program prepares you to provide safe, therapeutic, and competent nursing care in some hospitals and other mental health care settings. You may also work as an entry level patient-care manager.

Note: A background check and drug screen are required to be officially admitted into the program. Please refer to the PCC Disqualifying Offenses to learn more about such offenses.

Total Credits: 62

First - 10

ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credit(s): 3 ¹
PSY 2440 - Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3 ¹
BIO 1006 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 4 ¹ ² ³
^{1 Courses must be completed or in progress (summer semester) to apply to the program. A grade of C or higher is required.}

^{2 Courses must be completed within 10 years of entrance into the program.}

^{3 BIO 2101 and BIO 210-2 is acceptable replacement for BIO 1006 requirement.}

Fall - 9

The Nursing program has a selective and limited admission policy with applications opening June 1 and closing June 30 each year.

NUR 1001 - Pharmacology Calculations Credit(s): 1
NUR 1010 - Pharmacology for Practical Nursing Credit(s): 3
NUR 1002 - Alterations in Adult Health I Credit(s): 4
NUR 1003 - Basic Health Assessment for the Practical Nurse Credit(s): 1

Practical Nursing Plus

Total Credits: 62

First - 10

Fall - 9

Spring - 8

Summer - 9

Fall - 8.5

Spring - 8

Summer - 9.5