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FIRST SEMESTER (Fall)

HLT	130	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	1
PNE	151	Medical Surgical Nursing I	4
PNE	155	Body Structure and Function	4
PNE	161	Nursing in Health Changes I	6
PNE	173	Pharmacology for Nurses	2
SDV	100	College Success Skills	1
			18

SECOND SEMESTER (Spring)

PNE	156	Nursing Across the Life Span	4
PNE	162	Nursing in Health Changes II	10
ENG	111	College Composition  (or ENG 115)	3
			17

THIRD SEMESTER (Summer)

PNE	145	Trends in Practical Nursing	1
PNE	158	Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing	2
PNE	163	Nursing in Health Changes III	8
PSY	200	Principles of Psychology (or PSY 120 or Social Science Elective)1	3
Total Minimum Credits			49

NOTES:
¹Students may choose from college approved Social Science electives on catalog page 33.

Program Objectives

The graduate of the program will:

• Utilize the nursing process to contribute to the development of nursing care plans with respect for the unique needs of the client throughout the life span.
• Perform basic nursing skills demonstrating responsibility for safe nursing practice within legal and ethical limits.
• Contribute to the community as a responsible member of the health care team.
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional growth through continuing education.

Occupational Objectives

Upon completion of the classes, employment opportunities for the Licensed Practical Nurse include nursing and staff positions in:

Clinics
Health Departments
Home Health Agencies
Hospitals
Industry
Nursing Homes
Physicians' Offices