Practical Nursing Course Outline

1st Trimester 

  Course Class HoursClinical HoursTotal Hours
 Personal and Vocational Concepts60060
 Anatomy and Physiology93093
 Fundamentals of Nursing1320132
 Pharmacology90 090
Intravenous Therapy42042
Simulation33033
Total4500450

Classroom hours for 1st trimester are 8:00am – 2:30pm Monday through Friday. 

 2nd Trimester

  CourseClass HoursClinical HoursTotal Hours
 Adult Health Nursing I105 158263
 Geriatric Nursing45045
 Nursing of Children with Growth and Development6636102
 Simulation0 4040
Total216234450

3rd Trimester 

  CourseClass HoursClinical HoursTotal Hours
 Adult Health Nursing II105144249
 Maternal & Newborn Nursing40 3272
 Behavioral Health39 3271
 Nursing Leadership48048
 NCLEX Review 12012
Total244208452

Classroom hours for 2nd and 3rd trimesters are 8:00am – 2:30pm.  In the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, clinicals are generally scheduled for 6:45am – 3:15pm.  However, this may vary dependent upon the clinical site and course.  Friday classes are scheduled as needed. 

IV Therapy principles are integrated.  Upon program completion, the graduate is qualified to become IV certified upon licensure.

Tentative schedules will be posted in advance so that students can plan ahead to meet their other obligations.   Reserve Fridays for on-campus study in the second and third trimester.

NOTE:  Changes in the syllabus may be made by the instructor and will be communicated in class.