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Nursing – LPN

March 27, 2015/in Certificates, Gainful Employment Programs Health Sciences (Clinical) /by Amy Greear
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Nursing (157) Practical Nursing

PROGRAM OF STUDY
FIRST SEMESTER 

Course #

Course Title

Credit

Pre-Requisite Courses (if applicable)

SDV

100

College Success Skills

1

PNE

161

Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic hours — 24 Geriatrics)

6

Acceptance into Practical Nursing program

SAF

130

Safety for Healthcare

1

Students cans earn AHA Heartsaver OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen certification. Option: After successful completion of PNE 161 and 40 clinical hours students are able to challenge the Certified Nurse Aide Exam.

MTH

133

Mathematics for Health Professions

3

PNE

143

Applied Nursing Skills

1

Acceptance into Practical Nursing program

PNE

173

Pharmacology for PN’s

2

Acceptance into Practical Nursing program

PNE

155

Body Structure & Function

3

Working on courses for or acceptance into Practical Nursing program

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.
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 276.523.2400 ext. 356
Lena Whisenhunt , Program Director
lwhisenhunt@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 421
Sabrina Cowden
scowden@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 672
Mitzi Jones
mjones@mecc.edu 276.523.2400 ext. 686

 

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