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Practical Nursing

Diploma, Practical Nursing

Diploma, Practical Nursing

Diploma 48 Total Credits

Program Requirements

48 credits

General Education

Complete 1 of the following groups:

Required Courses
CourseTitleCredits
ENG-101 English Composition I 3
PSY-101 General Psychology 3
BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I 4

Practical Nursing Core

Complete 1 of the following groups:

Required Courses
CourseTitleCredits
PNU-101 Foundations of Practical Nursing 6
PNU-102 Pharmacology for the LPN 3
PNU-103 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 2
PNU-111 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 7
PNU-112 Maternal-Child Nursing 5
PNU-113 Mental Health Concepts 3
PNU-121 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 7
PNU-122 Nursing Trends and Issues 2
PNU-123 Practical Nursing Practicum 3
Total Credits Required: 48

Career Outcomes

29-2061

Median Salary $59,520/yr
$49,000 $72,000
+2.6% Projected Outlook
54,400 Annual Job Openings
620,000 Currently Employed

Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.