Nursing – LPN
PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE LEADING TO LPN (157)PROGRAM OF STUDY |
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Course # |
Course Title |
Credit |
Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable) |
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| SDV |
101 |
Orientation to Careers in Health Sciences |
1 |
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PNE |
161 |
Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic hours — 24 Geriatrics) |
6 |
Acceptance into Practical Nursing program |
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SAF |
130 |
Safety for Healthcare |
1 |
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Students earn AHA Heartsaver OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certification and OSHA 10 certification. OPTION: After successful completion of PNE 161 and 40 clinical hours students are eligible to challenge the Certified Nurse Aide Exam |
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NUR |
135 |
Drug Dosage Calculations |
2 |
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PNE |
143 |
Applied Nursing Skills |
1 |
Acceptance into Practical Nursing program |
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PNE |
173 |
Pharmacology for PN’s |
2 |
Acceptance into Practical Nursing program |
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PNE |
174 |
Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nursing |
1 |
Acceptance into Practical Nursing program |
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PNE |
155 |
Body Structure & Function |
3 |
Working on courses for or acceptance into Practical Nursing program |
| STUDENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE VIRGINIA BOARD OF NURSING CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE EXAM | ||||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||||
| PNE | 162 | Nursing in Health Changes II (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 MS/GERI/PEDI/MENTAL) | 10 | SDV 100, ENG 111, PNE 161, MTH 126, PNE 143, PNE 173, PNE 155 |
| PSY | 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| PNE | 158 | Mental Health | 1 | SDV 100, ENG 111, PNE 161, MTH 126, PNE 143, PNE 173, PNE 155 |
| PNE | 159 | Care of Pediatric Clients | 2 | SDV 100, ENG 111, PNE 161, MTH 126, PNE 143, PNE 173, PNE 155 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition | 3 | |
| PNE | 164 | Nursing-Health Changes IV (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 OB/Advanced Clinical) | 10 | PNE 162, PSY 230, PNE 158, PNE 295 |
| PNE | 132 | Care of Maternal and Newborn Clients | 2 | PNE 162, PSY 230, PNE 158, PNE 295 |
| PNE | 145 | Trends | 1 | PNE 162, PSY 230, PNE 158, PNE 295 |
| HLT | 130 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 2 | |
| Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and subsequent licensure. |
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| Total Program Credits | 51 | |||
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.
Completion of both PSY 231 and PSY 232 will substitute for PSY 230. Completion of BIO 145, or both BIO 141 and 142, or completion of both BIO 231 and 232, will substitute for PNE 155.
For Further Information, Contact:
Kim Dorton, Dean of Health Sciences |
kdorton@mecc.edu | 276.523.9014 |
Lena Whisenhunt , Program Director |
lwhisenhunt@mecc.edu | 276.523.9022 |
Sabrina Cowden |
scowden@mecc.edu | 276.523.9012 |
Mitzi Jones |
mjones@mecc.edu | 276.523.9015 |
