The Practical Nurse Program is one year in length, plus the amount of time needed to complete the appropriate pre-requisite courses. This program can only be pursued on a full-time basis.
Candidates who have not previously attended college will be required to take the RACC placement test, for determination of pre-requisite courses, if any. Transcripts from colleges previously attended will be reviewed for approval of transfer courses. Transcripts without a math course will require the candidate to take the math component of the placement test.
Math skills will be tested in the spring semester of the program. Students must pass the math exam with an 85 percent or above to continue in the program.
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better. Overall minimum grade point average must be 2.5 to enter the Practical Nurse Program.
Math Review Course for Winter Interim
There will be a 1-credit Math Review Course offered during the Winter Interim for students fully accepted into the Practical Nurse Program Class of 2012.
It will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m. from Jan. 3-12 and will be taught by Diane Hollister. The course ID number is PNP-007-3221.
Registration will be in the Practical Nurse Program Suite #430 on Dec. 7, 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must be fully accepted to enroll.
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisite | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM009 | Coll Ent Reading & Writing | Place by exam | 0 |
| COM021 | Basics of College Reading | COM009 | 3 |
| COM031 | Basics of College Study Skills | CECR/W | 3 |
| COM040 OR COM041 | Basic Writing I w/Workshop or Basic Writing I | COM009 | 4 OR 3 |
| COM050 OR COM051 | Basic Writing II w/Workshop or Basic Writing II | COM012, COM041 | 4 OR 3 |
| COM061 | Advanced Reading | COM021 | 3 |
| MAT020 | Basics of College Math | COM021 | 3 |
| MAT030 | Algebra I | MAT020, COM021 | 3 |
| ORI102 | College Success Strategies | COM009 | 2 |
| BIO120 OR BIO150 | Biological Concepts * or Biology I | COM061, MAT020 | 4 |
| CHE120 | Principles of Chemistry * | COM061, MAT030 | 4 |
| Course Number | Semester | Course Name | Prerequisite | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNP101 | Spring | Practical Nursing I | Coreq: PNP 110 Pre-req: ORI 102, COM 031, MAT 030 or 020, BIO 120 or 150, CHE 120 | 13 |
| PNP110 | ***Body Structure & Function | Coreq: PNP 101 Pre-req: BIO 120 or BIO 150 | 3 | |
| PNP102 | Summer | Practical Nursing II | Coreq: COM 121 Pre-req: PNP 101, PNP 110 or BIO 250 and 255 | 13 |
| COM121 | English Comp | Coreq: PNP 102 | 3 | |
| PNP103 | Fall | Practical Nursing III | Coreq: PSY 130 Pre-req: PNP 102, COM 121 | 13 |
| PSY130 | General Psychology | Coreq: PNP 103 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours Required for the Program | 48 | |||
*Students possessing a high school-level biology and/or chemistry course (with lab) with a “C” grade or better will satisfy this/these course prerequisites.
**Students have the option of taking BIO 250 Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 255 Anatomy & Physiology II as their requirement for PNP 110 Body Structure and Function. These courses must be completed within 5 years of the start date into the Practical Nurse Program. Students that have chosen this option would have PNP-110 Body Structure and Function waived.
**Students have the option of taking PNP 110 Body Structure & Function prior to entrance into the program. Students must complete an Eligibility Form for Entry into the PN/RN Program (available at the Enrollment Services or Health Professions Division offices), and have received a letter of clearance, confirming “Wait List Status” from the Assistant to the Associate VP for Enrollment Management and Student Services and obtain an authorized signature from the Assistant Director of the Practical Nurse Program.
Co-requisite courses taken prior to the entrance into the Practical Nurse Program, is encouraged.
IFT 110 Microcomputer Application is highly recommended prior to entrance into the PN program.
“Wait List Status” indicates that minimum academic pre-requisites have been met.
*** Placement recommendations for English as a Second Language (ESL) students are made by the Enrollment Services Department. Refer to ESL course equivalents on individual academic transcript.
Students registering for PNP courses must have completed the Eligibility Form for Entry into the PN/RN Program (available at the Enrollment Services or Health Professions Division offices), attended a mandatory Information Session and received notification of Full Acceptance into the Practical Nurse Program.
