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health sciences: LPN Program |
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Dr. Cindy Jones, Director
NR 110 Phone ext 216 or 316
E-mail jonesc@nacc.edu
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Health Sciences Division |
Jane Hopson, LPN Coordinator
NR 103 Phone ext 407
E-mail hopsonj@nacc.edu
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The graduate is eligible to take the
national exam (NCLEX-PN) leading to licensure as a Licensed
Practical Nurse.
Admission
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is selective,
limited, and subject to application deadlines. In addition, the
essential functions of the curriculum call for basic abilities
in mobility, motor skills, vision, hearing, and other areas. The
application deadline is June 1. Download printable brochures of all requirements:
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
(pdf)
Download the application form to
print, complete, and send/bring (instructions included):
Nursing
Application (pdf)
If you need Adobe reader, download
here (free):
Certificate Requirements:
Licensed Practical Nursing
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Required Courses:
Area I: Written Composition I
ENG 101 English Composition I
Area III: Natural Science & Mathematics
MTH 116 Mathematical Applications
BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Area V: Pre Professional, Major, & Elective Courses
NUR 102 Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR 103 Health Assessment
NUR 104 Introduction to Pharmacology
NUR 105 Adult Nursing
NUR 106 Maternal and Child Nursing
NUR 107 Adult/Child Nursing
NUR 108 Psychosocial Nursing
NUR 109 Role Transition
Certificate total credit hours: |
Credit hours:
3
3
4
4
6
1
1
8
5
8
3
3
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Note: The Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education has
mandated that a standardized curriculum for nursing education be
developed for Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing
Programs in Alabama. Catalog information related to the LPN and
ADN programs is currently under revision and is subject to
change. Please consult a nursing advisor for new developments,
changes, or clarification.
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