John A. Logan College ● 700 Logan College Drive Carterville, Illinois 62918 ● 618-985-2828 ● www.jalc.edu
Certificate
in
Nursing-Practical Nursing
Full-Time Program
Career Curriculum: 00LPN 0061
Minimum Hours: 35.5
Major Code: 1.2 513901
Effective Date: Fall 2024
FIRST SEMESTER - SUMMER
Dept. No. Hrs. Grade
ORI 111 PN Orientation
1
.5 _______
NOTES AND INFORMATION
* Students must maintain a “C” or higher in all courses.
Students will be required to complete ALH 101 OR ALH 102 the Fall semester.
No student will be exempt from this requirement.
1
Students must be certified in CPR annually before starting clinical rotation.
2
BIO 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I must be completed by the end of the first
semester or prior to program admittance. No prior credit will be given if a grade
lower than a “C” was earned. It is strongly recommended that students without a
high school or college background in biology take BIO 100 or 101 or 105 prior to BIO
205.
Additional Information:
The Practical Nursing Program is designed to provide an individual with the
knowledge and skills to function as a safe and effective member of the health
care team in the role of the practical nurse. Classroom theory, laboratory
practice, and clinical experience are included in this three-semester certificate
program. This program is accredited by the Illinois Department of Professional
Regulations, and the ICCB. The accreditation and approval of these agencies
allow a graduate of the program to do the following:
1. Write the NCLEX-PN Examination. (This is the licensing examination that a
graduate of any nursing program must pass in order to be employed as a
practical nurse.)
2. Be employed as a practical nurse in any health care setting of choice,
including state and federal institutions.
In addition to completing a College application, the applicant must be able to do
the following: provide proof of graduation from an accredited high school, or
possess a G.E.D. certificate; successfully complete the practical nursing pre-
entrance examination, including mathematics and communication, ASSET Test or
COMPASS Test, and provide proof of sound health to practice nursing.
The selection procedures are listed in the admission packet.
http://www.jalc.edu/nursing/practical-nursing-program
Career Opportunities:
• Medical office practices
• Flu clinics
• Home Health; Private Duty (especially disabled pediatric homebound
patients)
• Nursing Homes
• Assisted Living Centers
• Senior Citizen Centers
• Rehabilitation Centers
John A. Logan College reserves the right to modify this curriculum guide
as needed. Please verify with your academic advisor the accuracy and
time lines of this document.
SECOND SEMESTER – FALL
Dept. No. Hrs. Grade
ALH 101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation OR .5-1 _______
ALH 102 CPR Recertification
1
BIO 205 Anatomy & Physiology I
2
4 _______
PNE 101 Fundamentals of Nursing 3 _______
PNE 102 Nursing Procedures 2
PNE 103 Clinical Nursing 1.5 _______
PNE 105 Nursing throughout the Life Cycle 1 _______
PNE 161 Pharmacology in Nursing I 2 _
PNE 208 Mental Health Nursing 1 _
COM 115 Speech OR COM 116 3
Interpersonal Communication 18 – 18.5
THIRD SEMESTER – SPRING
Dept. No. Hrs. Grade
BIO 206 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
PNE 171 Pharmacology in Nursing II 2 _______
PNE 183 Maternal and Newborn Health 1.5 _______
PNE 184 Obstetric Clinical .5 _______
PNE 193 Pediatric Nursing 1.5 _______
PNE 204 Adult Nursing I 2 _______
PNE 206 Adult Nursing II 2 _______
PNE 207 Medical/Surgical Clinic 3 _______
PNE 209 I.V. Therapy .5
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