Practical Nursing

Career Program - 61 Semester Hours

Student Success Courses:				0-2 hours
____	UACC	1001	College Success (if required)	1 credit hour
____	UACC	1041	Study Skills (elective)	1 credit hour
Prerequisites to the Program:				11 hours
____	*BIOL	2004	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4 credit hours
____	*BUS	1213	Computer Applications	3 credit hours
____	*NUR	1001	Professional and Ethical Issues in Nursing	1 credit hour
____	*NUTR	1503	Nutrition	3 credit hours
First Semester Courses:				16 hours
____	**BIOL	2014	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4 credit hours
____	NUR	1102	Geriatrics	2 credit hours
____	NUR	1104	Basic Nursing I	4 credit hours
____	NUR	1106	Clinical Practicum I	6 credit hours
Second Semester Courses:				17 hours
____	NUR	1201	Pharmacology I	1 credit hour
____	NUR	1203	Maternal/Child	3 credit hours
____	NUR	1204	Med-Surgical Nursing I	4 credit hours
____	NUR	1213	Basic Nursing II	3 credit hours
____	NUR	1216	Clinical Practicum II	6 credit hours
Third Semester Courses:				16 hours
____	NUR	2101	Pharmacology II	1 credit hour
____	NUR	2112	Mental Health	2 credit hours
____	NUR	2203	Basic Nursing III	3 credit hours
____	NUR	2204	Med-Surgical Nursing II	4 credit hours
____	NUR	2206	Clinical Practicum III	6 credit hours
These courses MUST be taken prior to entrance in the practical nursing program. *This course must be taken prior to entrance in the practical nursing program.

Students are encouraged to take UACC 1041 Study Skills their first semester to better equip them to make the transition from high school to college-level course work.

Nursing Assisting
Certificate of Proficiency

Registered Nursing
A.A.S.

Admission

Admission into the UACCM nursing program is a competitive process. There are a number of requirements which must be completed before a student can be considered for the nursing program. Click Here to learn more about the admission process for Practical Nursing.

After UACCM

Graduates have no problem finding employment. Students go to work in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.

Hints

Because students should plan on studying most of the time, they should plan to work as little as possible.
Students must complete all remedial courses needed before beginning program-specific courses.

Note

Students completing the Practical Nursing program are qualified to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). After passing this exam, students may enter the job market as a licensed practical nurse or use their license to enter a registered nursing program.

Students are required to be finger printed and have a criminal background check before being allowed to sit for the NCLEX, the nursing exam.

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