Career Description
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) care for people who are sick, injured or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. The nature of the direction and supervision required varies by state and job setting.

Program Information
The Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare graduates to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing. Student course requirements include a wide variety of clinical experiences in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Graduates join the healthcare team as LPNs upon successful completion of the licensing requirements. There are several program options available. Classes are offered at Brainerd and/or Staples campuses.

Program Learning Outcomes
Students will communicate effectively.

Students will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge base in their discipline.

Students will demonstrate skills specific to the scope of practical nursing.

Admissions
Please contact the admissions department for information or to apply to the program.

Special Program Requirements
This program has a special application process. This includes completion of a CLC application and the College Entrance Test (CET). Also, a practical nursing application must be completed along with the ACCUPLACER TEST. Please contact the admissions department for information or to apply to the program.

Employment Opportunities
Available employment options are varied and can be found in acute care hospitals, nursing homes, home health care settings and clinics.

PN Handbook 2010-11 (pdf)

PN Application 2010-11 (pdf)

PN Application Information Secondary Sheet 2010-11 (pdf)

Practical Nursing, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)

BEGINNING FALL 2011

NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
PNUR 1120 Basic Nursing I (3cr)
PNUR 1315 Home Health Aide (1cr)
Total 4 Credits
These courses are offered several times throughout the school
year. Please consult your advisor or counselor for a current
schedule.

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA CURRICULUM (One-Year Plan)
Prerequisites
Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer
BIOL 1404 Human Biology (3cr)
OR BIOL 2467* Anatomy & Physiology I (4cr)
AND BIOL 2468* Anatomy & Physiology II (4cr)
PNUR 1120 Basic Nursing I (3cr)
Total 6 Credits

Fall Semester
PNUR 1130 Life Span** (1cr)
PNUR 1132 Infection Control (1cr)
PNUR 1134 Pharmacology (2cr)
PNUR 1138 Medical Terminology** (1cr)
PNUR 1160* Basic Nursing II Lab (3cr)
PNUR 1161* Clinical Lab I (1cr)
PNUR 1168* Psychosocial Nursing (3cr)
PNUR 1265* Medical Surgical Nursing I (5cr)
Total 17 Credits

Spring Semester
PNUR 1162* Clinical Lab II (4cr)
PNUR 1166* Gerontological Nursing (2cr)
PNUR 1175* Maternal Child Health (3cr)
PNUR 1270* Medical Surgical Nursing II (5cr)
Total 14 Credits

Summer Session
PNUR 1163* Clinical Lab III (3cr)
Total 3 Credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 40 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites
**Student may substitute PSYC 2431 Human Development (3cr)
For PNUR Life Span (1 cr)
**Student may substitute SECM 1360 Medical Terminology (3cr)
3 credits for PNUR 1138 Medical Terminology.

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
(One-Year Plan - January Start)

Prerequisites
Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer
BIOL 1404 Human Biology (3cr)
OR BIOL 2467* Anatomy & Physiology I (4cr)
AND BIOL 2468* Anatomy & Physiology II (4cr)
PNUR 1120 Basic Nursing I (3cr)
Total 6 Credits

Spring Semester
PNUR 1130 Life Span** (1cr)
PNUR 1132 Infection Control (1cr)
PNUR 1134 Pharmacology (2cr)
PNUR 1138 Medical Terminology** (1cr)
PNUR 1166* Gerontological Nursing (2cr)
PNUR 1168* Psychosocial Nursing (3cr)
PNUR 1160* Basic Nursing II Lab (3cr)
Total 13 Credits

Summer Session
PNUR 1161* Clinical Lab I (1cr)
PNUR 1265* Medical Surgical Nursing I (5cr)
Total 6 Credits

Fall Semester
PNUR 1162* Clinical Lab II (4cr)
PNUR 1175* Maternal Child Health (3cr)
PNUR 1270* Medical Surgical Nursing II (5cr)
Total 12 Credits

Spring Semester
PNUR 1163* Clinical Lab III (3cr)
Total 3 Credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 40 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites
**Student may substitute SECM 1360 Medical Terminology,
3 credits for PNUR 1138 Medical Terminology.
**Student may substitute PSYC 2431 Human Development (3cr)
For PNUR 1130 Life Span (1 cr.)

PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
(Two-Year Plan)

Prerequisites
Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer
BIOL 1404 Human Biology (3cr)
OR BIOL 2467* Anatomy & Physiology I (4cr)
AND BIOL 2468* Anatomy & Physiology II (4cr)
PNUR 1120 Basic Nursing I (3cr)
Total 6 Credits

First Year - Fall Semester
PNUR 1130 Life Span** (1cr)
PNUR 1132 Infection Control (1cr)
PNUR 1134 Pharmacology (2cr)
PNUR 1138 Medical Terminology** (1cr)
PNUR 1166* Gerontological Nursing (2cr)
PNUR 1168* Psychosocial Nursing (3cr)
Total 10 Credits

Spring Semester
PNUR 1160* Basic Nursing II Lab (3cr)
PNUR 1161* Clinical Lab I (1cr)
PNUR 1265* Medical Surgical Nursing I (5cr)
Total 9 Credits

Second Year - Fall Semester
PNUR 1162* Clinical Lab II (4cr)
PNUR 1175* Maternal Child Health (3cr)
PNUR 1270* Medical Surgical Nursing II (5cr)
Total 12 Credits

Spring Semester
PNUR 1163* Clinical Lab III (3cr)
Total 3 Credits

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 40 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites
**Student may substitute SECM 1360 Medical Terminology,
3 credits for PNUR 1138 Medical Terminology.

**Student may substitute PSYC 2431 Human Development (3cr),
For PNUR 1130 Life Span (1 cr)

NOTES: The student must earn a “C” or above in nursing courses and required liberal arts and science courses. A student earning a grade below a C cannot progress or graduate.