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Practical Nursing

Dr. Michelle Norris

Director of Nursing & Allied Health Programs
Instruction
Building 20 Room 102
910.879.5541
[email protected]

Jamie Lewis

Administrative Assistant II- Nursing/ Allied Health

Instruction
Building 20 Room 101
910.879.5561
[email protected]

Credential: Diploma (Code: D45660)

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices. To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Click here for nursing admission criteria, applications, and other program information. 

Admission for the PNE program is based on selective criteria. Applicable fees are attached to the Nursing Courses in this program. Students are required to purchase uniforms for this program.
Bladen Community College, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.

Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing Diploma Curriculum

Fall Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
NUR 101 Practical Nursing I

7

6

6

11

BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I

3

3

0

4

PSY 150 General Psychology

3

0

0

3

Spring Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
NUR 102 Practical Nursing II

7

0

9

10

BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II

3

3

0

4

*ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry

3

0

0

3

PSY 241 Developmental Psychology

3

0

0

3

Summer Semester

Class Lab Clinical Credit
NUR 103 Practical Nursing III

6

0

9

9

SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 07
MAJOR COURSES 30
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES 10
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 47

Expected program and course competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program.


Several of these courses are offered via distance education. Refer to your class schedules and/or your advisor for more details.

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