Dec 04, 2024  
Baltimore City Community College’s 2019-2020 Catalog 
    
Baltimore City Community College’s 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Practical Nursing Certificate (M216)


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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.

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.

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

Prerequisites


Total Prerequisites Credits 13


Total Semester Credits 15


Total Semester Credits 10


Total Semester Credits 7


Certificate Total 45


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

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