Nursing-Practical Nursing, Full-Time Program Certificate

First Semester - Summer (.5 Credit Hours)

• BIO 205 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s) ¹
• ORI 111 - PN Orientation 0.5 Credit Hour(s) ²

Second Semester - Fall (19 Credit Hours)

• ALH 101 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 Credit Hour(s) ³
• BIO 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s) ⁴
• 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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Third Semester - Spring (17 Credit Hours)

• COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)

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• COM 116 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s) ⁵
• 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.

¹ BIO 205 is a prerequisite and must be completed PRIOR to starting the program.

² Students admitted into the program must complete ORI 111 before start of the PN program.

³ Students must be certified in CPR annually before starting clinical rotation. Students will be required to complete ALH 101 during the Fall semester. No student will be exempt from this requirement.

⁴ BIO 206 must be completed by the end of the first semester or prior to program admittance.

⁵ COM 115 or COM 116 must be completed prior to program completion. 

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, and provide proof of sound health to practice nursing.

Admission packets can be viewed online at Restricted Health Sciences Admission at https://www.jalc.edu/admissions/restricted-health-sciences-admission.  The steps to be followed are specified in the packet.

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.