<p>Those applying to the MA to PN option, please indicate that on the top of the Practical Nursing application.&nbsp;
This degree program prepares a student to provide safe and efficient nursing care. Health facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and public health nursing services employ practical nurses under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
The Practical Nursing program is a 90-credit program in which students must demonstrate academic proficiency by completing basic curriculum requirements prior to entry into the core sequence of nursing classes. A minimum grade of 2.5 or higher is required in each nursing and supporting course. (Exceptions for basic curriculum requirement courses with grades less than 2.5 will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Dean of Nursing. Anatomy and Physiology 1 &amp; 2 courses are not eligible for consideration or any course with less than a 2.0 GPA.) Evidence of academic proficiency is established by completion of each of the following prerequisite requirements with a 2.5 grade or higher. Courses without an “&amp;” may not be transferable.</p>

Medical Assistant Certified to Practical Nursing | SkillUp Coalition

Medical Assistant Certified to Practical Nursing

Green River College

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Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.