Practical Nursing - Certificate (Major Code - PN)
The Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses by enabling them to provide nursing care to clients of all ages across all cultures. Emphasis is on theory applied through laboratory and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensing by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as practical nurses.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for practical nursing certification by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Demonstrate skills in patient safety, medication administration, the nursing process, and specific patient care.
- Demonstrate skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid.
- Recognize human differences and demonstrate cultural competence as managers of client care.
- Apply professional values and behaviors as acculturated members of the nursing profession.
Degree Map
CORE CURRICULUM 32 CREDITS
Students must complete courses during or prior to the semester listed in the program outline. All BIO and NUR courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.
BIO 160: BIO 201 and BIO 202 may be substituted. BIO 201 and BIO 202 require a prerequisite course. Science courses must have been completed within the last seven (7) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better.
NUR 112: NUR 203 may be substituted. NUR 203 must have been completed within the last five (5) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better.
HLT 111: Possession of a current American Heart Association CPR and First Aid certification for healthcare providers satisfies this course requirement if college credit was obtained.
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 32 CREDITS