Practical Nursing, Certificate
The Monroe University Certificate in Practical Nursing program is a three-semester course of study. This is a full-time day program. Nursing courses involve classroom instruction as well as laboratory skills, simulation practice, and clinical experiences. Upon completion of the program the student is awarded a Certificate in Nursing and is eligible to take the NCLEX- PN licensing exam.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the PN Certificate program, the graduate will be able to provide Culturally Competent Care with achievement of the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate basic through intermediate skills and health teaching to provide holistic, individualized patient- centered care to individuals and families. (SLO #1: Patient- Centered Care)
- Communicate data collection information from individuals/families to the Registered Nurse and/or inter-professional team members. (SLO #2: Teamwork and Communication)
- Provide a rationale for clinical judgments based upon current best practice guidelines used in the care of individuals across the lifespan. (SLO #3: Evidence-Based Practice)
- Explain how quality improvement measures and risk management data are used to promote the safe, quality care of individuals across the health care continuum. (SLO #4: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety)
- Use healthcare informatics to collect and communicate health data, avoid errors, and support healthcare interventions when providing nursing care to individuals. (SLO #5: Informatics)
- Implement the nursing plan of care in congruence with the patient's healthcare needs, preferences, customs, values, and beliefs. (SLO-CCC #6: Culturally Competent Care)
Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major-Related Courses | ||
NS-106 | Dosage Calculation and Pharmacology | 3 |
NS-117 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 |
NS-122 | Maternal Child Nursing | 3 |
NS-126 | Medical-Surgical and Transitional Nursing | 7 |
NS-130 | Psychosocial Nursing | 2 |
Major-Related Courses Subtotal | 22 | |
General Education and Related Courses | ||
EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
LA-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SC-114 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
SC-114L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
SC-116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
SC-116L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
SC-118 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
SC-118L | Principles of Microbiology Lab | 1 |
General Education and Related Courses Subtotal | 18 | |
Total Credits | 40 |
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The passing grade for all Nursing courses is 77.5%.
Recommended Sequence
Semester 1 | Credits | |
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NS-106 | Dosage Calculation and Pharmacology | 3 |
NS-117 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 |
SC-114 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
SC-114L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
Credits | 14 | |
Semester 2 | ||
NS-122 | Maternal Child Nursing (PN only course) | 3 |
EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
LA-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
SC-116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
SC-116L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
Credits | 13 | |
Semester 3 | ||
NS-126 | Medical-Surgical and Transitional Nursing (PN only course) | 7 |
NS-130 | Psychosocial Nursing (PN only course) | 2 |
SC-118 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
SC-118L | Principles of Microbiology Lab | 1 |
Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits | 40 |