A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Credential class
- ceterms:Certificate
- Catalog edition
- September 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- This practical nursing program provides academic, theoretical, and clinical instruction in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, and mental health nursing. The program will introduce the basic elements of the healthcare delivery system and the multidisciplines that are incorporated into the system. Concepts of disease and wellness will be presented throughout the program and will bridge across the human lifespan. Legal and ethical issues, with an emphasis on confidentiality and effective communication skills, will be included. The student will acquire skills in nursing procedures, measurement of vital signs, and collaboration with other healthcare providers. They will understand the concepts of medical asepsis, infection control, and universal precautions applicable to all areas of healthcare. The importance of safe practice and the use of proper body mechanics are stressed. Mental health concepts, administration of medications, body structure and function, nutrition, and personal, family, and community concepts are studied. Clinical experience is an integral part of the program. Graduates will be eligible to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 174154
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_174154_bc80dcd2_1
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Required Courses in Nursing
6 items
- 4.00
- 5.00
- 7.00
- NP 226LPN Specialty NursingNot resolved to a course5.00
- 5.00
- 3.00
Required Courses in General Education
3 items
- 3.00
- 4.00
- *This nursing support course must be completed with a grade of “B” (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts is subject to dismissal from the nursing program.Not resolved to a course
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2 items
- 1.00
- Resuming students should refer to the section on re-entering for additional requirements.Not resolved to a course
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
0 items
Source. Herzing University-Minneapolis, catalog September 2026 Undergraduate Catalog — https://catalog.herzing.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=84&poid=11639. Captured page pages/0193.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.