Practical Nursing Diploma (DAS.PRACN)

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Diploma in Applied Science in Practical Nursing

43 Credit Hours

This diploma is a three-semester program of study that prepares students to provide patient care under the supervision of professional registered nurses, physicians or dentists. A graduate of the Practical Nursing program is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN). Upon satisfactory completion of the examination, graduates are titled Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN).

The PN program combines general education with clinical nursing courses and incorporates classroom instruction, laboratory simulation, and clinical practice. Students who complete the Practical Nursing program may qualify to apply for progression and continue the Nursing curriculum to complete the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: PSY 201 - General Psychology Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 9

Part B - Major Requirements

BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
NUR 102 - Basic Nursing Care Skills Credit: 4
* NUR 104 - Nursing Care Management I Credit: 4
NUR 105 - Pharmacology for Nurses Credit: 1
NUR 158 - Health Promotion for Families I Credit: 4
NUR 161 - Basic Concepts of Pharmacology Credit: 2
NUR 195 - Patient-Centered Nursing Care I Credit: 4
NUR 205 - Patient-Centered Nursing Care II Credit: 4
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3

Total: 34

*Prior to enrolling in NUR 104 , students must successfully complete the Practical Nursing (PN) Level Dosage Proficiency Placement Exam or Health Calculations (AHS 126 ).

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Nursing programs. Review the requirements by visiting the Division of Nursing admission requirements page. Admission to the Nursing program is on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis.

Important Notes:

Students initially admitted to the Practical Nursing program who wish to progress to the ADN program MUST provide proof of current unencumbered S.C. licensure as a Practical Nurse prior to applying for progression to the ADN program.

Admission to this program does not require proof of high school graduation. Students progressing to the ADN program will be required to submit proof of high school graduation.

Course Sequence

Review the Practical Nursing, DAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.