LPN: Practical Nursing Certificate (to be approved 10/2024)

Here is what I have for the LPN program. It has been approved by MHEC and we hope it will be approved by MBON this October. This might help understanding the program and needs.

 

Thanks – Brenda

 

Practical Nursing Certificate for New Students

The following practical nursing curriculum is for new students applying to the program. Students must complete the pre-admission courses below and may take required open enrollment courses prior to admission (ENGL 101 and PSYC 100). Practical nursing students are required to achieve a grade of C or better in each nursing course to continue in the program.

Pre-Admission

• BIOL 130 – The Human Body 3 semester hours
• BIOL 131 – The Human Body Laboratory 1 semester hour

Program Requirements

• ENGL 101 – Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
• PSYC 100 – General Psychology 3 semester hours
• NURS 100 - Foundational Principles of Practical Nursing 3 semester hours*
• NURS 101 - Foundational Principles of Practical Nursing Laboratory/Clinical 2 semester hours*
• NURS 102 - Sub-Acute Practical Nursing 3 semester hours 3 semester hours*
• NURS 103 - Sub-Acute Practical Nursing Laboratory/Clinical 2 semester hours*
• NURS 104 - Practical Nursing for Special Populations 4 semester hours*
• NURS 105 - Practical Nursing for Special Populations Laboratory/Clinical 2 semester hours*
• NURS 106 - Acute Care Practical Nursing 4 semester hours*
• NURS 107 - Acute Care Practical Nursing Laboratory/Clinical 2 semester hours*

Total Credit Hours for Practical Nursing Certificate for New Students: 32

*         Seven-week course

• BIOL 212 and BIOL 213 accepted as substitutes for BIOL 130 and BIOL 131.
• ENGL 102 or ENGL 103 accepted as substitute for ENGL 101.

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Professor Brenda Knopp MSN, RN, CNE

Nursing Program Chair

Montgomery College

brenda.knopp@montgomerycollege.edu

Office – HC 127

240-567-5534