Practical Nursing Program
Division of Health Sciences and Nursing
Program Admission
The Practical Nursing program is a limited enrollment and selective admissions program. Students must be admitted to the program to enroll. Visit the link below to learn more about the special admissions requirements and process:
Program Mission
The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful licensure and practice as a practical nurse in a diverse healthcare environment and to foster continued knowledge-seeking behaviors.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Practical Nursing Program will be able to:
- Formulate holistic clinical judgments through critical application of nursing science and related theory.
- Facilitate a culture of compassionate patient care grounded in the highest of ethical standards.
- Synthesize data from all relevant sources, including technology, to perform appropriate patient care.
- Establish a therapeutic and professional nurse-patient relationship.
- Apply essential elements of the nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) to address individual patient needs.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
- Livingston Campus (Walker)
- North Oaks Site (Hammond)
- Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HNUR 1361 | Pharmacology Applications | 2 |
| HNUR 2110 | PN Foundations & Perspectives | 6 |
| HNUR 2111 | PN Foundations w/Geri Clinical | 4 |
| HNUR 2000 | Anatomy,Phy,& Nutrition for PN | 4 |
| HNUR 2210 | Practical Nursing I | 6 |
| HNUR 2211 | Practical Nursing I Clinical | 4 |
| HNUR 2310 | Practical Nursing II | 6 |
| HNUR 2311 | Practical Nursing II Clinical | 4 |
| HNUR 2410 | Practical Nursing III | 6 |
| HNUR 2411 | Practical Nursing III Clinical | 4 |
| HNUR 2611 | IV Therapy | 1 |
| HNUR 2813 | PN Leadership & Management | 2 |
| HNUR 2991 | Special Projects I | 1 |
| HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Practical Nursing program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Practical Nursing. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | 15 | |
| Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing | 51 | |
| Total Hours | 66 | |
Special Comments:
- Anticipated program length for the completion of the Technical Diploma is 18 months (4 semesters).
- Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
Career Opportunities
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