Nursing- Level 1 Nursing -Certificate
The Level I nursing program prepares students to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to provide safe, quality care under delegation in hospitals and ambulatory care settings. The program provides a variety of learning experiences, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students are eligible to take the Nursing Assistant Certification Exam after successful completion of
NURS 192. Graduates are eligible to take the licensure exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) and obtain state licensure. This program is a highly selective program and acceptance is dependent upon a minimum GPA of 2.5 and an admission criteria point system. Students will need to complete the required general education before applying.
MATH 115 may be taken during the summer semester between Level I and Level II. This is a full time program.
Transfer credit for non-nursing courses and placement exam credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer courses must be completed with a "C" or higher to qualify for credit towards certificate. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Students must have an American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Providers CPR certification before Level 1 coursework begins. Students who successfully complete Level I automatically transition into Level II. See AAS Nursing.
Students must meet all pre-application admission criteria except for
MATH 115.
Required Courses
Prerequisite Courses
In addition to these prerequisites, it is recommended that students also complete BIOL 102 Principles of Biology; BOFF 140 Medical Terminology; HITT 115 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology; HLTH 102 First Aid/CPR; and HLTH 130 Nutrition.
Level One First Semester
| NURS 192 | Concepts of Nursing | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Level One Second Semester
| NURS 194 | Adult Nursing | 8 |
| NURS 195 | Maternal-Child Health Nursing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 42