Nursing – Practical (LPNCE)
Award: Certificate of achievement
Program location: South Omaha Campus
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) participates with other healthcare team members in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in a variety of settings. The practical nurse functions under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practitioner. Graduates of this program are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical nurse. This program is approved by the Nebraska Board of Nursing.
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Graduation Requirements
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General education
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19.5
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| Additional requirements |
12.0 |
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Major requirements
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30.5
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Total credit hours required
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62.0
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MCC’s nursing programs have special admission requirements. Contact Student Services for more information and to obtain a current healthcare admission information packet.
General education requirements (19.5 credit hrs.)
Communications
Quantitative/numeracy skills
Social sciences
| PSYC 1120 | Human Growth and Development | 4.5 credits |
Natural sciences
Additional requirements (12.0 credit hrs.)
| BIOS 2310 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 6.0 credits |
| BIOS 2310L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 0.0 credits |
| BIOS 2320 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 6.0 credits |
| BIOS 2320L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 0.0 credits |
BIOS 2310: Additional prerequisite(s) may be required.
Major requirements for Nursing – Practical (30.5 credit hrs.)
| NURS 1110 | Adult Nursing I | 6.0 credits |
| NURS 1110L | Adult Nursing I Lab | 0.0 credits |
| NURS 1120 | Adult Nursing II | 6.0 credits |
| NURS 1130 | Adult Nursing III | 6.0 credits |
| NURS 1130L | Adult Nursing III Lab | 0.0 credits |
| NURS 1200 | Professional Role of the Nurse I | 1.0 credit |
| NURS 1300 | Mental Health Nursing I | 1.0 credit |
| NURS 1400 | Family Nursing I | 3.0 credits |
| NURS 1400L | Family Nursing I Lab | 0.0 credits |
| NURS 1510 | Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions I | 3.5 credits |
| NURS 1510L | Concepts of Health Assessment and Therapeutic Interventions I Lab | 0.0 credits |
| NURS 1950 | Pharmacology in Nursing | 4.0 credits |
See Curriculum Plan