Program Requirements Due to accreditation requirements, all students will need to obtain the diploma. There is an option to obtain a degree, either at the same time or after graduating with the diploma. The diploma is required to take the licensure exam and for entry into practice; therefore the degree is an option in addition to the diploma. The AAS Degree option in Practical Nursing is designed for those who would like to fulfill some of the general education requirements to pursue a professional nursing degree. Students are encouraged to contact the program to which they wish to transfer for specific information about their requirements to ensure that student selects the appropriate courses. Students must complete the "pre-nursing" coursework before being accepted into the program. This requires a separate Nursing Application which is obtained at an application session. The dates of the application sessions can be found under the "Entry Requirements" below. If you are interested in starting the Practical Nursing program, please apply using the regular college application.

• Practical Nursing Student Handbook National Council Licensure Examination - Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN)
• Student Learner Program Outcomes (Award Outcomes)
  • Participates in quality improvement by using innovative thinking founded upon a spirit of lifelong learning
  • Contributes to the goals of the healthcare team using legal and ethical nursing frameworks within the scope of practice of the LPN
  • Utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to promote safe, quality care across the lifespan
  • Demonstrates client-specific care inclusive of socioeconomic, cultural, and developmental criteria through the use of focused assessments, therapeutic communication, and holistic nursing theory