Practical Nursing Diploma

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

NURS 1100 - Lifespan I 7 credit(s)
NURS 1200 - Pathopharmacology I 2 credit(s)
NURS 1300 - Nursing Judgement I 2 credit(s)
NURS 1500 - Lifespan II 8 credit(s)
NURS 1600 - Pathopharmacology II 1 credit(s)
NURS 1700 - Nursing Judgement II 1 credit(s)

Subtotal: 21

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 scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D 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 8 credit(s)
(Required: BIOS 2250 AND BIOS 2260 )
GEN ED Group C: Career and Life Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
(Required: PSYC 2890 )