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Practical Nursing
Diploma






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Program Description

The Practical Nursing program prepares students to take the National Examination for licensure for practical nursing. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care in a variety of medical environments. This is achieved through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to administer quality care. A variety of clinical experiences are planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a Practical Nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.

Length of Program

A total of 95 hours is required for graduation. A full-time student could expect to complete the program in six quarters. Completion time for part-time students will depend upon course load taken.

Campus Location

The Practical Nursing Program is offered on the Coffee Campus each winter and summer quarter. Students are accepted on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus each fall and spring quarter.

Employment Opportunities

Practical nurses are professionals dedicated to providing the best total care to their patients, families, and communities. Varied employment opportunities are available in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, physicians’ offices, industry, health departments, private patient care, home health agencies, and many other specialized facilities.

Personal Characteristics

To succeed in the Practical Nursing program and as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a person should enjoy providing care for patients, working with individuals of various cultures, being able to focus on tasks while in a busy environment, having the ability to multi-task, possessing a strong code of ethics, having the ability to make sound decisions, being able to follow oral and written instructions, possessing excellent technical skills needed for patient care, and being able to work well with others.

  

Curriculum
 
Course No.
 Title Credit Hours

General Core Courses
MAT 1012
 Foundations of Mathematics 5
ENG 1010
 Fundamentals of English l 5
PSY 1010
 Basic Psychology 5
Occupational Courses
AHS 1011
 Anatomy and Physiology 5
AHS 102
 Drug Calculation and Administration 3
AHS 103
 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2
AHS 104
 Introduction to Health Care 3
AHS 109
 Medical Terminology 3
NSG 110
 Nursing Fundamentals 10
SCT 100
 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
NPT 112
 Medical-Surgical Practicum I 7
NPT 113
 Medical-Surgical Practicum II 7
NPT 213
 Obstetrical Nursing Practicum 3
NPT 212
 Pediatric Nursing Practicum 2
NPT 215
 Nursing Leadership Practicum 2
NSG 112
 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 9
NSG 113
 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 9
NSG 213
 Obstetrical Nursing 5
NSG 212
 Pediatric Nursing 5
NSG 215
 Nursing Leadership 2
   
Total credit hours required: 95

Entrance Requirements*
Required Age: 17 years of age or older
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Placement exam required.
Must be age 18 before licensure.
Required prior to clinicals:  physical exam (including TB testing); Hepatitis B. Vaccination; Drug Screening; Health Care Provider CPR and First Aid Certification

*Applicants should understand that a prior misdemeanor or felony conviction could prevent applicants from sitting for licensure exam.
*A criminal background check may be required for clinical participation in nursing home facilities.  The criminal background check must be completed prior to clinicals and payment for the background check is the responsibility of the student.

Would you like to know more?
For more information about the Practical Nursing diploma at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.

(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 
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