College Catalog 2016-17

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PRACTICAL NURSING (PN) Advisors: Mrs. Candy Anderson, Mrs. Theresa Cole, Mrs. Donna Hemphill, Dr. Melanie Pinter, and Mrs. Marcia Russell

Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing (PN) program, graduates should meet State Board of Nursing application requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®). Program completion does not guarantee a graduate will be allowed to take the examination by the State Board of Nursing. The State Board of Nursing may refuse any individual the right to take the NCLEX- PN® based on criminal history records. PREREQUISITE COURSES: ALL PREREQUISITE COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF C. BIO 2514 Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab or upper level equivalent 4 BIO 2524 Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab or upper level equivalent 4 Total hours ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Fall Semester PNV 1213 Body Structure and Function 3 PNV 1523 IV Therapy and Pharmacology Nursing 3 PNV 1442 Fundamentals and Clinical 12 Total hours ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Spring Semester PNV 1216 Intermediate Practical Nursing 16 PNV 1300 Professional Development 0 PNV 1241 NCLEX® 1 Total hours ............................................................................................................................................ 17 Spring Semester PNV 1412 Advanced Practical Nursing 12 PNV 1301 Professional Development 1 Total hours ............................................................................................................................................ 13 Notes: Enrollment in PNV courses is limited to students who have been admitted to the PN program and these courses must be taken in the sequence specified. All nursing courses must be completed within two years to graduate from the PN program. Progression/Graduation Requirements: Semester average of 80 or above in PN courses, grade of “C” or above in all required courses, mastery of selected nursing skills, and completion of required assessment examinations.

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