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Allied Health – Practical Nursing C.A.
Practical Nursing
Certificate of Achievement
The practical nursing program at SCC teaches students to provide direct care for patients through classroom and campus laboratory work as well as on-site training in hospital, geriatric and other health care settings.
The practical nursing program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses. However, completion of this program does not guarantee licensure. The state board may refuse licensure to applicants who may jeopardize the well-being of Missouri citizens.
"The Missouri State Board of Nursing may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to this chapter for one or any combination of causes stated in subsection 2 of this section. (1-14) 1990." RSMO 335.066.
| General Education Requirements | 14 | ||
| BIO 240/243 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
| BIO 241/244 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 151 -or- | Gerontology -or- | 3 | |
| SOC 251 -or- | Aspect of Aging -or- | 3 | |
| PSY 225 | Psychology of Aging | 3 | |
| Required Nursing Courses | 33 | ||
| NPN 100 | Personal & Vocational Concepts | 1 | |
| NPN 101/111/121 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 7 | |
| NPN 102/112 | Maternal Child Nursing | 6 | |
| NPN 151/161/171 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 11 | |
| NPN 152/162/172 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 8 | |
| Other Required Courses | 3 | ||
| ENG 096 -or- | Developmental Writing II -or- | 3 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| Total Required Hours | 50 | ||
For more information, contact 636-922-8280.
Call 636-922-8280
Practical Nursing ProgramAdministration Building, Room 1442
