College Catalog 2014-15

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING (PNT) Advisors: Mrs. Theresa Cole, Mrs. Marcia Russell, Mrs. Valerie Nicholson

The Practical Nursing program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences; and of nurs­ ing procedures which do not require the substantial skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. Students that complete the program requirements, as identified by the Mississippi Department of Education, will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN ® ). The State Board of Nursing may refuse any individual the right to take the NCLEX-PN ® based on previous criminal records.

AUGUST START Semester I - Fall

PNV 1213 Body Structure & Function .....................................3 PNV 1443 Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical....................13

Semester II - Spring

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PNV 1682 Adult Health Nursing Concepts and Clincal......12 PNV 1524 IV Therapy & Pharmacology...................................4

Semester III - Summer PNV 1728 Specialty Areas in Nursing......................................8 PNV 1914 Nursing Transition ................................................... 4

* Students who lack entry level skills in math, English, science, etc. will be provided related studies.

Program Total Clock Hours = 980

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