St. Clair County Community College 2004-2005 Catalog
NURSING PROGRAM, PRACTICAL
CERTIFICATE
Nursing Dept. 810-989-5675
The Practical Nursing Program prepares the graduate to provide direct patient care with supervision. Upon successful completion of the required courses, the graduate is eligible to write a national licensure examination to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The program is one year in length. However, the student may select a part-time schedule and complete the required courses over a two-year time span (available only in Port Huron).
Pre-Admission Requirements (LPN)
If you have previously attended college or are an above average high school graduate, you may already have a head start towards your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate. See an SC4 counselor for more details.
1. High school graduate or completion of the G.E.D. Test.
2. Achievement of overall grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.3 or better in high school or college-level academic work.
3. Competitive score on the SC4 Assessment Test for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Students must attain an 11th grade reading level. See SC4 college counselor for interpretation of assessments. (Please contact the Enrichment Center at 810-989-5555 to schedule testing.)
Note: Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to the LPN Program.
Applying for Admission
Persons seeking admission to the LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program must:
1. Submit to the SC4 Admissions Office prior to the start date of the semester you plan to attend:
• A completed Application for Admission to SC4, indicating an LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate program code (ANTLP for Port Huron or ANTLB for Bad Axe) as the intended program of study
• A completed Nursing Program Application
• Official high school transcripts and/or GED scores
• Official college transcripts, if you have previously attended a college other than SC4
2. Schedule a mandatory group advising appointment with the Nursing Department at 810-989-5675. Attending a group advising session is mandatory before application is considered.
3. Schedule an appointment for the SC4 assessments (mandatory).
4. Notify Nursing Department when assessments are completed.
NURSING PROGRAM, PRACTICAL
CERTIFICATE
(Continued)
Acceptance Procedure
1. Qualified applications will be reviewed by the Nursing Department during the semester that precedes the start of the LPN Program (i.e. summer session for a fall start term and fall semester for a winter start term).
Note: LPN Program acceptance is made on a first qualified, first admitted basis. Because admission is competitive, not all candidates will be accepted until they meet the pre-admission criteria.
2. Accepted LPN applicants will be required to attend an LPN Program Orientation after admission. At the LPN Program Orientation session, course schedules for upcoming semester registration will be completed.
3. Upon admission and before classes begin, students will need to submit a completed Physical Examination Form, evidence of malpractice insurance and evidence of current CPR (forms will be provided by the Nursing Department during LPN Program Orientation).
Future Articulation Degree Options
Students planning to continue their education toward a Registered Nursing License may do so at SC4 after they have graduated from the LPN program, received their LPN Nursing License, and can provide evidence of one year of working experience, within the last five years, as an LPN.
Applicants planning to pursue a career as a practical nurse who have a criminal record of felony or misdemeanor convictions should contact the Nursing Department to determine employment restrictions based upon these convictions.
NURSING PROGRAM, PRACTICAL
(Model Schedule - Two Year Option)
Port Huron ONLY
CERTIFICATE
Nursing Dept. 810-989-5675
FALL SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
BIO 160 Anatomy & Physiology
for Health Care Professionals 4 5
PN 115 Dynamics of Human Relations 3 3
HE 101 Math Related to Drug Administration MA 1 1
Total credits this semester: 8 9
WINTER SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 120 Nutritional Concepts 1.5 1.5
PN 130 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 5 5
PN 130L Introduction to Nursing Concepts Clinical 4.5 13.5
Total credits this semester: 11 20
SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 140 Pharmacology I 1 1
PN 165 Child-Adolescent Nursing 2 2
PN 165L Child-Adolescent Nursing Clinical 0.75 2.25
PN 160 Maternal/Newborn Nursing 2 2
PH 160L Maternal/Newborn Nursing Clinical 0.75 2.25
Total credits this semester: 6.5 9.5
FALL SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 170 Pharmacology II 1.5 1.5
Total credits this semester: 1.5 1.5
WINTER SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
No required classes
SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 150 Adult Nursing 2 2
PN 150L Adult Nursing I Clinical 2 6
Total credits this semester: 4 8
FALL SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 185 Contemporary Practical Nursing 2 2
PN 190 Adult Nursing II 5.5 5.5
PN 190L Adult Nursing II Clinical 5 15
Total credits this semester: 12.5 22.5
Total Credit Hours = 43.5
Total Contact Hours = 70.5
NURSING PROGRAM, PRACTICAL
(Model Schedule - One Year Option)
Port Huron and Bad Axe
CERTIFICATE
Nursing Dept. 810-989-5675
WINTER SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
BIO 160 Anatomy & Physiology
for Health Care Professionals 4 5
PN 115 Dynamics of Human Relations 3 3
PN 130 Introduction Nursing Concepts 5 5
PN 130L Introduction to Nursing Concepts Clinical 4.5 13.5
PN 120 Nutritional Concepts 1.5 1.5
HE 101 Math Related to Drug Administration MA 1 1
Total credits this semester: 19 29
SPRING/SUMMER SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 140 Pharmacology I 1 1
PN 150 Adult Nursing I 2 2
PN 150L Adult Nursing I Clinical 2 6
PN 160 Maternal/Newborn Nursing 2 2
PN 160L Maternal/Newborn Nursing Clinical 0.75 2.25
PN 165 Child-Adolescent Nursing 2 2
PN 165L Child-Adolescent Nursing Clinical 0.75 2.25
Total credits this semester: 10.5 17.5
FALL SEMESTER Credit/Contact Hours
PN 170 Pharmacology II 1.5 1.5
PN 185 Contemporary Practical Nursing 2 2
PN 190 Adult Nursing II 5.5 5.5
PN 190L Adult Nursing II Clinical 5 15
Total credits this semester: 14 24
Total Credit Hours = 43.5
Total Contact Hours = 70.5