Nursing-Practical Nursing, Part-Time Program Certificate

First Year - Fall Semester (11.5 Credit Hours)

• ORI 111 - PN Orientation 0.5 Credit Hour(s) ¹
• BIO 205 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s) ²
• BIO 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s) ³

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• COM 115 - Speech 3 Credit Hour(s)

• OR

• COM 116 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hour(s) 4

First Year - Spring Semester (9-9.5 Credit Hours)

• ALH 101 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 Credit Hour(s)

• OR

• ALH 102 - CPR Recertification 0.5 Credit Hour(s) 5

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• 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 161 - Pharmacology in Nursing I 2 Credit Hour(s)

First Year - Summer Semester (2.5 Credit Hours)

• PNE 105 - Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle 1 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 193 - Pediatric Nursing 1.5 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Fall Semester (4.5 Credit Hours)

• PNE 171 - Pharmacology in Nursing II 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 204 - Adult Nursing I 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 209 - I.V. Therapy 0.5 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year - Spring Semester (8.5 Credit Hours)

• PNE 183 - Maternal and Newborn Health 1.5 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 184 - Obstetrics Clinic 0.5 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 206 - Adult Nursing II 2 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 207 - Medical/Surgical Clinic 3 Credit Hour(s)
• PNE 208 - Mental Health Nursing 1.5 Credit Hour(s)

Notes and Information

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

¹ Students adnitted into the program must complete ORI 111 before start of the PN program.

² BIO 205  is a prerequisite and must be completed PRIOR to starting the program.

³ BIO 206  must be completed by the end of the first-year spring semester prior to program admittance.

⁴COM 115  or COM 116  must be completed prior to program completion.

 ⁵Students must be certified in CPR annually before starting clinical rotation. Students will be required to complete ALH 101  during the first-year spring semester.

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 four-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 home bound patients)
• Nursing Homes
• Assisted Living Centers
• Senior Citizen Centers
• Rehabilitation Centers
• Hospitals

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.