Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate

Program Curriculum and Suggested Sequence of Courses

General Education Courses to take prior to acceptance in Practical Nursing Program

1. ENG 111

   College Composition I

   As published: “College Composition I -”
   3
2. HLT 105

   Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

   As published: “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -”
   1
3. HLT 130

   Nutrition and Diet Therapy

   As published: “Nutrition and Diet Therapy -”
   2
4. SDV 101

   Orientation to (Specify the Discipline)

   As published: “Orientation to Healthcare -”
   1
5. ***Course must be completed before acceptance deadline.

   Not resolved to a course
6. PNE 155

   Body Structure and Function

   As published: “Body Structure and Function -”
   4
7. PSY 230

   Developmental Psychology

   As published: “Developmental Psychology -”

   or: PSY 235 - Child Psychology -
   3

1st Session - Fall

1. NUR 135

   Drug Dosage Calculations

   As published: “Drug Dosage Calculations -”
   2
2. PNE 145

   Trends in Practical Nursing

   As published: “Trends in Practical Nursing -”
   1
3. PNE 161

   Nursing in Health Changes I

   As published: “Nursing in Health Changes I -”
   6
4. PNE 173

   Pharmacology for Practical Nurses

   As published: “Pharmacology for Practical Nurses -”
   2

2nd Session - Spring

1. PNE 136

   Care of Maternal, Newborn, and Pediatric Patients

   As published: “Care of Maternal, Newborn, and Pediatric Patients -”
   4
2. PNE 162

   Nursing in Health Changes II

   As published: “Nursing in Health Changes II -”
   10
3. PNE 174

   Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses

   As published: “Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses -”
   2

3rd Session - Summer

1. PNE 158

   Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

   As published: “Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing -”
   2
2. PNE 163

   Nursing in Health Changes III

   As published: “Nursing in Health Changes III -”
   8

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

1. The nursing law of Virginia addresses criteria for application for nursing licensure. The Virginia Board of Nursing has the power to deny the opportunity to become licensed through testing if the applicant has committed a felony/misdemeanor violating the provisions of 54-367.32 of the Code of Virginia. A student’s eligibility to take the PN licensing exam cannot be determined until application for licensure is received by the State Board of Nursing. Some health care facilities may not employ individuals or allow students to participate in clinical experiences in their facilities who have committed certain criminal acts. Any student that has committed any illegal offenses other than minor traffic violations should discuss these matters with the program director for further clarification

   Not resolved to a course
2. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus facilities for clinical experiences.

   Not resolved to a course
3. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all PNE courses to remain in the PN program.

   Not resolved to a course
4. Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.

   Not resolved to a course
5. Students are responsible for costs necessary for program completion such as required testing fees, liability insurance, uniforms, stethoscopes, nursing pins, books, criminal history and sex offender crimes against minors background checks.

   Not resolved to a course
6. Students must complete program requirements that exist at the time of program entry.

   Not resolved to a course
7. Students must be certified in CPR at the health care provider level prior to entering the program; PELL will NOT cover this course for the PN program.

   Not resolved to a course

Certifications

1. Practical Nurse, Virginia Board of Nursing

   Not resolved to a course