College Catalog 2015-16

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. Fall Semester

Spring Semester PNV 1667 Medical/Surgical Nursing Concepts and Clincial...7 PNV 1714 Maternal-Child Nursing. ............................................ 4 PNV 1814 Mental Health Nursing............................................... 4 Total Hours ....................................................................................... 15

LLS 1411 Imorivement of Study. ....................................................... 1 PNV 1213 Body Structure and Function. ........................................... 3 PNV 1523 IV Therapy and Pharmacology......................................... 3 PNV 1442 Nursing Fundamentals and Clinical.............................. 12 Total................ ............................................................................................ 19 Summer Semester PNV 1676 Alterations in Adult Health Concepts and Clinical....... 6 PNV 1914 Nursing Transition.............................................................. 4 PNV 1301 Professional Development................................................. 1 Total................ ............................................................................................ 11

Enrollment in PNV courses is limited to students who have been admitted to the Practical Nursing program and these courses must be taken in the sequence specified. All nursing courses must be completed within two years to graduate from the Practical Nursing program. Progression/Graduation Requirements: Average of 80 or above, grade of “C” or better on all nursing and required courses, mastery of selected nursing skills.

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