Practical Nursing Diploma

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For more information please see the Nursing Education Program Overview .

Purpose

The purpose of the practical nursing program is to prepare the graduate to assume the responsibilities and the skills required to assist under the direction of a registered nurse or other provider.

Note: This diploma is available at Columbus, Grand Island and Kearney

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

ADNR 1180 - Math for Pharmacology 1 credit(s)
ADNR 1230 - Basic Nursing Concepts-Theory 6 credit(s)
ADNR 1240 - Basic Nursing Concepts-Clinical 1 credit(s)
ADNR 1330 - Med-Surg Theory 4 credit(s)
ADNR 1340 - Med-Surg Clinical 4 credit(s)
ADNR 1380 - Pharmacology 2 credit(s)
LPNR 1510 - Nursing of the Family 2 credit(s)
LPNR 1520 - Nursing of the Family-Clinical 1 credit(s)
LPNR 1540 - IV Therapy for the LPN 1 credit(s)
LPNR 1610 - Gerontological & Mental Health Nursing- Theory 2 credit(s)
LPNR 1620 - Gerontological & Mental Health Nursing- Clinical 2 credit(s)
LPNR 1690 - Strategies for LPN in Practice 1 credit(s)

Subtotal: 27

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:
Note: Scores for specific health program admission may vary from the scores listed. Please see the program director for more specific information.

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment Placement (MAP) scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0980 Math Essentials with a C or above.
		AND/OR
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
(Required: ENGL 1010 )
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 6-12 credit(s)
(Required: *BIOS 1250 AND *BIOS 1260 OR BIOS 2250 AND BIOS 2260 AND *CHEM 1000 OR CHEM 1050 )
GEN ED Group C: Career and Life Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 6 credit(s)
(Required: NUTR 1470 AND PSYC 2890 )
*Do not count towards ADN Program