Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Diploma Program in St. Louis
Our Practical Nursing program prepares aspiring healthcare professions to develop the confidence and proficiency they need to render care for patients of all ages and backgrounds.
We offer an in-depth curriculum covering basic therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventive care, including procedures such as:
- Taking vital signs
- Administering injections
- Applying dressings
- Developing and/or implementing plans of care
- Helping patients with daily living and other activities
- Clerical duties
- Keeping medical records
Graduate Opportunities
When you graduate with a degree in Practical Nursing from SLCHC, you’ll be positioned as an ideal candidate for a wide variety of entry-level settings. Our graduates usually find work in hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, home health agencies, residential care facilities, and clinics. Additionally, a growing number of Licensed Practical Nurses are also providing in-home healthcare.
NCLEX Certification
SLCHC graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse per Section 335.066, RSMo.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm
Semester 1
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH100 | Professional Development | 45 | 3 |
| MTH202 | Algebra & Mathematical Functions | 45 | 3 |
| BL201 | Anatomy & Physiology I Theory | 45 | 3 |
| BL201L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 30 | 1 |
| HB300 | Medical Terminology Basics | 30 | 1 |
| NU100 | Nutrition | 30 | 2 |
| PS301 | Critical Thinking | 30 | 2 |
Semester 2
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSG111 | Nursing Fundamentals Theory | 60 | 4 |
| NSG111 | Nursing Fundamentals Lab | 90 | 3 |
| BL202 | Anatomy & Physiology II Theory | 45 | 3 |
| BL202L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 30 | 1 |
| NS102 | Pharmacology for Nurses | 45 | 3 |
| NS205 | IV Certification | 48 | 1 |
| NS104 | Personal and Vocational Concepts | 15 | 1 |
| PS203 | Human Growth & Development | 30 | 2 |
Semester 3
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS202 | Nursing Care of the Adult I | 60 | 4 |
| NS203P | Nursing Practicum I | 180 | 4 |
| NS206 | Mental Health Nursing | 45 | 3 |
| NS314 | Pharmacology for Nurses II | 45 | 3 |
| NS306 | Nursing Care of the Geriatric Client | 45 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course # | Course | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS310 | Nursing Care of the Adult II | 60 | 4 |
| NS311 | Leadership and Management Skills for Nursing |
15 | 1 |
| NS312 | Nursing Care of the Maternal/Child | 60 | 4 |
| NS303P | Nursing Practicum II | 180 | 4 |
| NS313 | Nursing in Review | 45 | 3 |
Additional Hours
| Outside Clock Hour Total: 377.50 |
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