Diploma in Practical Nursing
Effective October 2, 2011, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
The Diploma in Practical Nursing (Diploma - PN) is designed to prepare students to enter the field of nursing. Students learn basic patient care techniques, assessment skills, IV therapy, how to assist clients with life/wellness needs and the study of disease pathologies. Students will practice skills in acute care, long-term care and community settings.
Outcomes:
- Apply principles from general education and nursing to practice.
- Use problem-solving process as a basis for cooperative decision making in the provision of direct nursing care.
- Participate with other providers in the delivery of health care to meet the health needs of individuals
- Contribute to and implement a plan of care addressing the individual needs of clients.
- Practice within accepted moral, ethical, and legal standards to provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
- Accept individual responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and for continuing personal and professional growth.
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| ENGL080 | English Composition Preparation | 4 |
| MATH 060 | |
| MATH 080 | |
Courses: General Education
| ENGL111 | English Composition I | 4 |
| INTD111 | Creating Academic and Professional Success | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Courses: Core
| BIO141 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO142 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| PN100 | Personal and Vocational Concepts I | 1 |
| PN101 | Fundamentals of Nursing I | 4 |
| PN102 | Fundamentals of Nursing II | 4 |
| PN103 | Protective Function Throughout the Lifespan | 4 |
| PN104 | Medical-Surgical Clinical I | 3 |
| PN105 | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses | 4 |
| PN106 | Respiratory and Cardiovascular Function Throughout the Lifespan | 4 |
| PN107 | Medical-Surgical Clinical II | 3 |
| PN108 | Mental Health Nursing Throughout the Lifespan | 3 |
| PN109 | Mental Health Clinical | 1 |
| PN110 | Regulatory Functions Throughout the Lifespan | 4 |
| PN111 | Musculoskeletal, Cognition and Sensory Throughout the Lifespan | 4 |
| PN112 | Nutrition & Diet Therapy | 2 |
| PN113 | Medical-Surgical Clinical III | 4 |
| PN114 | IV Therapy for the Practical Nurse | 4 |
| PN115 | Maternal-Newborn Nursing | 3 |
| PN116 | Maternal-Newborn Clinical | 1 |
| PN117 | Digestion and Elimination Throughout the Lifespan | 4 |
| PN118 | Medical-Surgical Clinical IV | 2 |
| PN119 | Personal & Vocational Concepts II | 2 |
| PN120 | Leadership Clinical | 1 |
| PN121 | NCLEX-PN Review | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 71 |
Total Credit Hours: 79
Minimum Admission Requirements
Listed below are the minimum requirements for admissions consideration. Criteria for selection of students will include:
- Application to the Practical Nursing Program; including all items in the Practical Nursing student file as well as completion of the Student Finance Process
- Complete the Accuplacer placement test
- Successfully complete the practical nursing entrance exam
- Successfully pass a background check without evidence of a Class A misdemeanor or felony prior to the first day of class (There is a $35.00 background check fee)
- Complete the Essential Abilities Questionnaire (Appendix A of the Practical Nursing Handbook)
- Complete a Health Screening and provide proof of current immunizations
- Attend the nursing orientation
The Practical Nursing program at the North Kansas City campus is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
The State Board of Nursing to which the student applies for the initial Practical Nursing License will determine the eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. This will be done upon proof of successful completion of a qualified Practical Nursing Program.