Practical Nursing Certificate
This certificate program prepares students for careers as Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates will participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of caring interventions in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities may include case finding, reinforcing patient and family teaching programs through health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Complete a program application.
• Admission examination.
• Complete both College Composition I and Math for the Health Sciences.
• Health screening.
• Criminal background Clearance.
Graduates of the Practical Nursing Program must pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Program Pass Rates
- Major
- Practical Nursing
- Degree
- Practical Nursing Certificate
Description
This certificate program prepares students for careers as Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of caring interventions in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities may include case finding, reinforcing patient and family teaching programs through health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care. Students must complete a program application, and admission examination, as well as successfully complete both English Composition I and Math for the Health Sciences. Health screening and criminal background check are also required. Graduates of the Practical Nursing Program must pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing in order to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
Requirements
Complete the following course:
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
Complete the following course:
| MAT-102 Mathematics for the Health Science |
Complete the following courses:
Complete BIO-107 or BIO-211:
| BIO-211 Anatomy and Physiology II |
| BIO-107 Human Biology |
Accreditation
The Practical Nursing Program at Hudson County College received reaccreditation status
on June 2, 2017, until July 2025 from the:
New Jersey Board of Nursing
124 Halsey Street
PO Box 45010
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6430
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htm
Career Opportunities (Career Coach)
LPN’s can work in a variety of healthcare settings including Long Term Care, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Ambulatory Care Centers, Surgical Centers and Doctor Offices.
Transfer Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply for the RN Nursing program at HCCC. Application is contingent upon RN admission criteria. Upon review, graduates will enter NURSING II in the spring semester.
We welcome you to begin your Journey to becoming a Nurse!
All Applicants are required to take and pass this entrance exam. Applicants must achieve an acceptable score on this exam for admission consideration.
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Next Steps
Need more Information? Not sure you qualify?
For more information on Nursing and Health Professions careers, visit Career Coach.
If you need more information, please contact the School Office:
201-360-4267
Ready to apply?
Visit the Admissions page.
Send your documents to: healthprogramsFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
Contact Information
School of Nursing and Health Professions
870 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
(201) 360-4338
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Gerri Kiefer-Necklen, MSN RN CCRN-K
Program Director
(201) 360-4226
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