First Semester - Summer (.5 Credit Hours)

• ORI 111 - PN Orientation 0.5 Credit Hour(s) ¹

Second Semester - Fall (19 Credit Hours)

• ALH 101 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 Credit Hour(s) 1
• BIO 205 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s) ²
• PNE 101 - Fundamentals of Nursing 3 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 102 - Nursing Procedures 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 103 - Clinical Nursing 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 105 - Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle 1 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 161 - Pharmacology in Nursing I 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 208 - Mental Health Nursing 1.5 Credit Hour(s)

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• COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)

• OR

• COM 116 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Third Semester - Spring (17 Credit Hours)

• BIO 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 171 - Pharmacology in Nursing II 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 183 - Maternal and Newborn Health 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 184 - Obstetrics Clinic 0.5 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 193 - Pediatric Nursing 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 204 - Adult Nursing I 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 206 - Adult Nursing II 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 207 - Medical/Surgical Clinic 3 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 209 - I.V. Therapy 0.5 Credit Hour(s)

Notes and Information

* Students must maintain a “C” or higher in all courses.

Students will be required to complete ALH 101  OR ALH 102  the Fall semester. No student will be exempt from this requirement.

¹ Students must be certified in CPR annually before starting clinical rotation.

² BIO 205 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I  must be completed by the end of the first semester or prior to program admittance. No prior credit will be given if a grade lower than a “C” was earned. It is strongly recommended that students without a high school or college background in biology take BIO 100  or BIO 101  or BIO 105  prior to BIO 205 .

Additional Information: The Practical Nursing Program is designed to provide an individual with the knowledge and skills to function as a safe and effective member of the health care team in the role of the practical nurse. Classroom theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience are included in this three-semester certificate program. This program is accredited by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations, and the ICCB. The accreditation and approval of these agencies allow a graduate of the program to do the following:

1. Write the NCLEX-PN Examination. (This is the licensing examination that a graduate of any nursing program must pass in order to be employed as a practical nurse.)
2. Be employed as a practical nurse in any health care setting of choice, including state and federal institutions.

In addition to completing a College application, the applicant must be able to do the following: provide proof of graduation from an accredited high school, or possess a G.E.D. certificate; successfully complete the practical nursing preentrance examination, including mathematics and communication, ASSET Test or COMPASS Test, and provide proof of sound health to practice nursing.

The selection procedures are listed in the admission packet. https://www.jalc.edu/admissions/restricted-allied-health-admission/

Career Opportunities:

• Medical office practices
• Flu clinics
• Home Health; Private Duty (especially disabled pediatric homebound patients)
• Nursing Homes
• Assisted Living Centers
• Senior Citizen Centers
• Rehabilitation Centers

John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and time lines of this document.