Advanced Certificate - PNUR.CRT.C73

For program entry requirements, consult a KCC adviser, see "Information on Health Career Programs" or view the slide presentation. Save and/or print this fillable eligibility check sheet.

Practical Nursing is a one-year certificate program designed to prepare individuals to assume the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse.

Upon successful completion of the program, the individual is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.

Nursing-Practical Certificate Major (5 courses)
Credit hours: 27

A minimum grade of C is required for all of these courses.

• * PNUR 1138 - Practical Nursing I
• * PNUR 1241 - Practical Nursing Pharmacology I
• * PNUR 1140 - Practical Nursing II
• * PNUR 1262 - Practical Nursing Pharmacology II
• * PNUR 1316 - Practical Nursing III

General Education (3-4 courses)
Credit hours: 10-14

Complete both sub-requirements:

1. Communications courses - 6 credit hours
   CHOOSE TWO courses from the following four options:
   • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing¹
   • * ENGL 1613 - English I
   • * ENGL 1623 - English II
   • * SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
2. Laboratory Science courses - 4-8 credit hours
   A minimum grade of C is required in courses with a BIOL prefix
   • * BIOL 1554 - Human Biology¹ or both
   • * BIOL 2644 - Anatomy & Physiology I¹ and *BIOL 2654 - Anatomy & Physiology II¹

Minimum credit hours required for completion - 37

*Course has prerequisite.

¹Must be completed prior to PNUR 1140.

Nursing-Practical Advanced Certificate — Required Course Sequence

*Course has prerequisite.

Additional program information

Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.