Nursing – LPN
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 |
Nursing (157) Practical NursingPROGRAM OF STUDY |
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| Course # | Course Title | Credit | |
| SDV | 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| PNE | 161 | Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic hours — 24 Geriatrics) | 6 |
| 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 |
| PNE | 173 | Pharmacology for PN’s | 2 |
| PNE | 155 | Body Structure & Function | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||
| PNE | 162 | Nursing in Health Changes I (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 MS/GERI/PEDI/MENTAL) | 10 |
| PSY | 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PNE | 158 | Mental Health | 1 |
| PNE | 159 | Care of Pediatric Clients | 2 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||
| ENG | 111 | College Composition | 3 |
| PNE | 164 | Nursing-Health Changes I (Actual Clinic Hours — 210 OB/Advanced Clinical) | 10 |
| PNE | 132 | Care of Maternal and Newborn Clients | 2 |
| PNE | 145 | Trends | 1 |
| HLT | 130 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 2 |
| Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and subsequent licensure. | |||
| Total Program Credits | 51 | ||
*Please consult with your advisor on the availability of courses and possible prerequisites and course substitutions.
