Practical Nursing Certificate

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify deviations from normal health in clients of all age groups in providing nursing care.
Apply principles from the biological and behavioral sciences to make client care decisions under the prescribed standards of practice.
Provide safe, effective nursing care to a multicultural client population within the scope of practice for practical nursing.
Contribute to the nursing process in meeting clients’ needs and establishing priority of care.
Perform basic therapeutic and preventive nursing measures by following the prescribed plan of care while functioning under the direction of a registered nurse.
Collaborate with health team members in instructing clients on health maintenance in varied health care settings.
Communicate effectively with clients, their significant others, and the health team to establish effective interpersonal relationships.
Provide direction to unlicensed health care personnel while maintaining ethical and legal standards.
Participate in activities that promote continued educational and professional growth and development.

Prerequisites

PRE 100 - Preparation for Academic Achievement (1 credit)
Biology Placement Exam (Test out of BIO 101) (0 credits)

Computer Literacy Exam (0 credits)
BIO 202 - Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
BIO 203 - Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
BIO 212 - Microbiology (4 credits)

Total Prerequisites Credits 13

1st Semester

ENG 101 - English Writing (3 credits)
NUR 111 - Calculation of Medications in Nursing (1 credit)
NUR 120 - Introduction to Nursing Practice (8 credits)
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 credits)

Total Semester Credits 15

2nd Semester

PNUR 101 - Adult Health Nursing I (5 credits)
PNUR 105 - Adult Health Nursing II (5 credits)

Total Semester Credits 10

3rd Semester

PNUR 110 - Nursing of Child-Bearing and Child-Rearing Families (6 credits)
PNUR 115 - Seminar in Practical Nursing Issues (1 credit)

Total Semester Credits 7

Certificate Total 45

Note: BCCC reserves the right to modify the above regulations/requirements at anytime in the student’s enrollment.