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Oct 06, 2024
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Baltimore City Community College’s 2024 - 2025 Catalog
Practical Nursing Certificate
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The Practical Nursing Certificate is a one-year program that prepares graduates to take the licensing examination (NCLEX-PN). Prospective students may select the program either on admission to the College, or after completing core courses: NUR 111 Calculation of Medications in Nursing , and NUR 120 Introduction to Nursing Practice . Licensed Practical Nurses function under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and/or a primary care provider, to provide care for clients in a variety of healthcare settings. The LPN works in a team relationship with other healthcare providers. The program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON). The College’s computer literacy requirement is a prerequisite for entry into the Practical Nursing Certificate Program.
Note: BCCC reserves the right to modify the above regulations/requirements at anytime in the student’s enrollment
Suggested Sequence of Courses
** All BCCC students must meet the College’s Computer Literacy requirements in order to receive a degree or a certificate. All first-time, full- and part-time degree and certificate seeking students are required to complete the PRE 100 course within the first six credits.
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Program Learning Outcomes
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Identify deviations from normal health in clients of all age groups in providing nursing care.
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Apply principles from the biological and behavioral sciences to make client care decisions under the prescribed standards of practice.
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Provide safe, effective nursing care to a multicultural client population within the scope of practice for practical nursing.
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Contribute to the nursing process in meeting clients’ needs and establishing priority of care.
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Perform basic therapeutic and preventive nursing measures by following the prescribed plan of care while functioning under the direction of a registered nurse.
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Collaborate with health team members in instructing clients on health maintenance in varied health care settings.
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Communicate effectively with clients, their significant others, and the health team to establish effective interpersonal relationships.
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Provide direction to unlicensed health care personnel while maintaining ethical and legal standards.
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Participate in activities that promote continued educational and professional growth and development.
Total Prerequisites Credits 13
Total Semester Credits 15
Total Semester Credits 10
Certificate Total 45
Note: BCCC reserves the right to modify the above regulations/requirements at anytime in the student’s enrollment.
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