Practical Nursing, Technical Certificate

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

• *  APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• #  APHY 102 - Anatomy and Physiology II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• *  ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• @  PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

OTHER INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• IVYT 112 - Student Success - Health Sciences And Nursing CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• ^  NSGP 134 - Transition to LPN Practice CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2

PROGRAM SPECIFIC CORE

• NSGP 104 - Essen Nrsg Conc & Clin Judge CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NSGP 108 - Essen Nursing Practice I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
• NSGP 109 - Essen Nrsg Prac I Lab & Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• NSGP 118 - Essen Nursing Practice II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• NSGP 119 - Essen Nrsg Prac II Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• NSGP 121 - Pharm & Dosage Calc Lab CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
• NSGP 130 - Essen Nrsg Prac Fam & Comm CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• NSGP 131 - Essen Nrsg Prac Fam/Comm Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
• NSGP 132 - Essen Nrsg Practice III CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
• NSGP 133 - Essen Nrsg Prac III Clin CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2

TOTAL CREDITS: 45

Symbol Key

* = Courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher by end of term 1.

# = Course must be completed with a grade of C or higher by end of term 2.

@ = Course must be completed with a grade of C or higher by end of term 3.

^ = Capstone course.

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Apply knowledge and skills to meet health needs of patients with commonly occurring health
  problems.
• Engage in clinical problem-solving processes to collect and organize relevant data in
  providing safe, patient-centered care.
• Reinforce quality improvement and performance improvement measures, and cost-effective
  care to improve patient care outcomes.
• Participate as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team while including the
  patient and the patient’s support system.
• Employ effective use of information technology in providing patient care.
• Demonstrate accountability for standards of care and legal and ethical principles in the role
  of the practical nurse.