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Faculty:
Katie Danielson
Penny Snyder
Seaneen Sullinger
Amy Welsh

Practical Nurses are prepared to give skillful, bedside care that may include procedures, such as assisting individuals with hygiene needs, nutrition and elimination needs, assessing vital functions, administering medications, and performing wound care. There are employment opportunities that provide satisfying and rewarding work in a variety of settings. Practical nursing is best suited to individuals who are interested in people and enjoy assisting others. The curriculum of the Practical Nursing program is designed to include a blend of classroom activities and clinical experiences to provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to assist individuals with health care needs. Upon completion, the graduate is eligible to take the licensing examination for practical nurses. The Practical Nursing Certificate requires a 2.00 or better cumulative grade-point average.

Practical Nursing Certificate Classes:

• BIO101 - Nutrition
• BIO121 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIO122 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology II
• BIO155 - Microbiology
• FYE101 - Orientation to College*
• PNR142 - Pharmacology
• PNR144 - Trends in Practical Nursing
• PNR151 - Practical Nursing
• PNR152 - Practical Nursing
• PNR153 - Practical Nursing
• PNR154 - Practical Nursing
• PSY230 - Human Growth and Development

*Orientation to College is not a required course in this program, but it is highly recommended. See your faculty advisor.

• ENG101 - Basic Composition
• ENG102 - Basic Composition - Honors

Philosophy of the Practical Nursing Program

Practical Nursing Certificate Curriculum (PDF format)

Practical Nursing Admission Procedures (PDF format) 

Practical Nursing Advanced Standing Admission Procedures (PDF format) 

Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing Articulation Curriculum (PDF format)

Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing Articulation Admission Procedures (PDF format)

Nursing Entrance Test (NET) Information

An acceptable Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I) report/FBI background check and drug screening is required in order to begin the clinical sequence.

Related Programs/Organizations:
Associate Degree Nursing
NC State National Student Nurses' Association