Practical Nursing Education
Practical Nurses deliver essential front-line health care, patient education, and support for patients and families. Practical nursing may be appropriate if you like helping people, solving problems, and applying scientific knowledge. The WCCCD nursing faculty instructs students on the theory and skills necessary to assist professional healthcare providers in providing direct patient care.
The curriculum is modeled after the State of Michigan guidelines. Upon completing the program, students can apply for the NCLEX-PN and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
A Certificate in the Practical Nursing Education Program from WCCCD prepares you for work as a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse in various settings such as:
- Nursing homes
- Extended care facilities
- Hospitals
- Physicians’ offices
- Private homes
- Schools
- Correctional facilities
What’s the Job Outlook for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
The employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow by 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm
What’s Required to Complete the Practical Nursing Education Certificate Program?
A certificate in the Practical Nursing Education Program from WCCCD requires 33 credits to complete.
As a Practical Nursing Education student at WCCCD, you will take introductory nursing and science courses for your program.
Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their certificate. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals.
What Will I Learn as a Practical Nursing Student?
You’ll learn everything you need to become an LPN/LVN who exemplifies professionalism, compassion, and care. Our program focuses on best-practice standards that promote health and wellness for culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities.
Once you complete the program, you’ll be ready to:
- Provide evidence-based care consistent with the role and scope of practice, and values of the profession of nursing
- Be responsible for implementing scientific evidence to make patient-care decisions
- Provide care to diverse patients populations in diverse health care settings
- Apply knowledge and skills to promote the health and wellness of individuals, families, groups, and communities in a culturally diverse society
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 12 Credits
- PNE 110 - Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses 2 Credit(s)
- PNE 101 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing 4 Credit(s)
- PNE 102 - Physical Assessment for the Practical Nurse 3 Credit(s)
- PNE 104 - Basic Principles of Pharmacology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 8 Credits
- PNE 103 - Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 Credit(s)
- PNE 105 - Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 13 Credits
- PNE 106 - Basic Principles of Mental Health Nursing 3 Credit(s)
- PNE 107 - Basic Principles of Obstetrical Nursing 3 Credit(s)
- PNE 108 - Basic Principles of Pediatric Nursing 3 Credit(s)
- PNE 111 - Transition in Practical Nursing 4 Credit(s)
Certificate Total: 33 Credits
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
* PNE 110 - Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses - 2 credits, Formerly PNE 100 - 4 credits
** PNE 111 - Transition in Practical Nursing - 4 credits Formerly PNE 109 - 2 credits.
Where is WCCCD’s Practical Nursing Education Program Offered?
The WCCCD’s Practical Nursing Education Program is offered at our Ted Scott Campus. The Ted Scott Campus also offers classes for other medical care-related certificates and degrees. As a WCCCD student, you can take prerequisite courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
