Nov 22, 2024

2020-2021 College Catalog

2020-2021 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Graduation Map: Practical Nursing, TC

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

^{_{July 1, 2019}}

**Deadline for application to the PN program is the first Monday in March**

The Practical Nursing technical certificate* is a 10-11 month program that, when completed, enables the individual to apply for licensure and to write the National Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (LPN).

_{^{*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/cewrtification in Arkansas.}}

College Required Courses

Required for all new NPC students

ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits

Prerequisite Mathematics

Students entering the Practical Nursing Technical Certificate program have an Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 51-76 (or equivalent ACT or Compass score) and be eligible to enroll in Foundations of College Math 2.

Summer Session - 5 Credit Hours

PNP 1225 - Anatomy And Physiology 5 Credits

Fall Semester - 18 Credit Hours

PNP 1214 - Fundamentals of Nursing 14 Credits
PNP 1232 - Mental Health Nursing 2 Credits
PNP 1342 - Pharmacology 2 Credits

Spring Semester - 18 Credit Hours

PNP 1425 - Nursing of Mothers and Children 5 Credits
PNP 1473 - Medical Surgical Nursing 13 Credits

41 Credit Hours Total

See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information

The NPC Honors Program

The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications.
Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.