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Practical Nursing Diploma
at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Charlotte Catalog
The Practical Nursing Diploma program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a comprehensive and rigorous educational pathway designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare as licensed practical nurses (LPNs). This program combines classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, and simulation-based learning to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to excel in the dynamic field of healthcare.
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
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.
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$45,670
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Additional Information: Note 1: Class sessions and clinical rotations in NUR courses may be scheduled during weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Note 2: For students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing or the Practical Nursing programs, numerical grades below 'B' in all required nursing courses are considered unsatisfactory attainment of course competencies. Note 3: Students considering entering the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program should take the following: Complete the sequence of BIO 168 and BIO 169 instead of BIO-163; and complete the sequence of PSY 150 and PSY 241 instead of PSY 110. The sequence of these courses is required to be completed no later than the fall semester of program entry. Students should request a substitution form prior to registering.