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Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate Curriculum
Licensed Practical Nurse UPDATED
Certificate of Proficiency
30710
Advisor:
Mayuree
Siripoon
This program prepares you to function as a practical nurse caring for acutely
ill patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) gives basic nursing care and assists other members of the health-care
team. On successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to take
the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Entry into the nursing program requires prior admission. For admission procedures
to the nursing program, contact the Nursing Department, (928) 428-8396.
Prerequisites: The following courses are required to be completed with
a minimum grade of "C" to be considered for acceptance into the program.
High school courses will not substitute.
CHM
138 or
CHM 230
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An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry or
Fundamental Organic Chemistry
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4
credits |
MAT
120 |
Intermediate
Algebra or
Placement Test score into higher Algebra course |
0
to 4 credits |
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PSY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
Other requirements are the following:
- Current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider CPR certification
- Current Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant
- Reading competency at the twelfth grade level or above on an EAC approved
reading test or completion of ENG 113 with a grade of "C" or higher
- Passing the Nursing Entrance Test (NET)
Curriculum Requirements
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HCE 241 UPDATED |
Nutrition |
3 credits |
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NUR 120 |
Nursing One |
9 credits |
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NUR 130 |
Nursing Two |
9 credits |
NUR 219 |
Pharmacology |
3
credits |
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HCE 116 |
Medical Dosage Calculations |
2 credits |
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Total Curriculum Requirements
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26 credits with a GPA of 2.00 or higher
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General Education Requirements
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English |
ENG 101 Written Communications I |
3 credits |
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ENG 102 Written Communications II |
3 credits |
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Lab Science |
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 credits |
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BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 credits |
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Total General Education Requirements |
14 credits |
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Total Minimum Certificate Requirements |
40 credits |
To obtain this certificate, you must complete each
required course with a grade of "C" or better.
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