Program Overview
Practical Nursing is a one-year certificate program designed to prepare individuals to assume the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse. Consult a KCC advisor or the “Information on Health Career Programs” handout for program entry requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, the individual is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
Program eligibility standards apply; consult a KCC advisor.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Program Information
Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions, a negative drug screen, and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer: adult, child & infant or AED).
The curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs will be the Associate in General Studies.
Program Eligibility
Information on Health Careers
Practical Nursing Eligibility Check Sheet
Nursing Minimum Abilities Requirement
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| PNUR 1138 | Practical Nursing I | 8 Credits |
| PNUR 1241 | Practical Nursing Pharmacology I | 1 Credit |
| PNUR 1140 | Practical Nursing II | 10 Credits |
| PNUR 1262 | Practical Nursing Pharmacology II | 2 Credits |
| PNUR 1316 | Practical Nursing III | 6 Credits |
| PNUR 1491 | Practical Nursing Seminar | 1 Credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
General education
| BIOL 1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
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| BIOL 2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
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| BIOL 2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
The biology course(s) must be completed prior to
PNUR 1140.
Choose two
Total Credit Hours: 38
Required Course Sequence
Fall semester
| PNUR 1138 | Practical Nursing I | 8 Credits |
| PNUR 1241 | Practical Nursing Pharmacology I | 1 Credit |
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| BIOL 1564 | Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 4 Credits |
| or | |
| BIOL 2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| and | |
| BIOL 2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
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| Communications course | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| PNUR 1140 | Practical Nursing II | 10 Credits |
| PNUR 1262 | Practical Nursing Pharmacology II | 2 Credits |
| Communications course | 3 Credits |
Summer term
Program Cost
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
37 |
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| Tuition and fees - $142.00 per credit hour |
$142.00 |
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$5,254.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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BIOL 1564 |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology1 |
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20.00 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I2 |
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5.00 |
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PNUR 1138 |
Practical Nursing I |
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197.00 |
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PNUR 1140 |
Practical Nursing II |
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185.00 |
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PNUR 1241 |
Practical Nursing – Pharmacology I |
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158.00 |
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PNUR 1262 |
Practical Nursing – Pharmacology II |
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20.00 |
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PNUR 1316 |
Practical Nursing III |
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100.00 |
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690.00 |
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690.00 |
| Books: |
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BIOL 1564 |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology1 |
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430.05 |
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ENGL 1413 |
Fundamentals of Writing |
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62.65 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I2 |
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121.60 |
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PNUR 1138 |
Practical Nursing I |
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840.30 |
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PNUR 1241 |
Practical Nursing-Pharmacology I |
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240.65 |
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1,695.25 |
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1,695.25 |
| Supplies: |
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Equipment Pack – Purchased in KCC Bookstore (included with book price for PNUR 1138) |
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71.80 |
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IV Kit |
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62.50 |
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134.30 |
| Uniform |
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Unisex top * |
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27.95 |
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Unisex pants * |
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16.95 |
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Lab coat (unisex)* |
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28.95 |
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Stethoscope * |
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58.20 |
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White nursing shoes |
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54.00 |
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Wrist watch with second hand * |
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29.95 |
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Clinical Badge (1st free, Replacement - $5) |
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0.00 |
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216.00 |
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216.00 |
Additional Program Costs
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A2 Entrance Exam Fee (per attempt) |
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35.00 |
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CPR Certification |
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53.00 |
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Background Check and Drug Screening |
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68.00 |
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Physical Examination/Tests/Etc. |
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385.00 |
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541.00 |
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541.00 |
Additional End-of-Program Costs
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Exit Exam** |
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0.00 |
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NCLEX PN Application |
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298.00 |
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Fingerprinting for NCLEX Application |
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52.00 |
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Nursing Pin |
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20.00 |
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370.00 |
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370.00 |
| TOTAL |
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$8,972.35 |
| 1 May take BIOL 2644 (Anatomy & Physiology I) and BIOL 2654 (Anatomy & Physiology II) instead of BIOL 1554. The course fee is $25 for each course. The same textbook is used for both courses. The cost is $447.85. |
| 2 May also choose ENGL 1623 (English II) or SPCH 1553 (Introductory Speech). The course fee is $5 for ENGL 1623. There is no fee for SPCH 1553. The textbook cost for ENGL 1623 is $103.00 and $137.60 for SPCH 1553. |
| * These items are ordered in the KCC Hammes Bookstore. Prices for the remaining items in this section vary depending on where they are purchased. |
| ** The first attempt and second attempt, if needed, are included in the course fee for PNUR 1316. Each additional attempt after that is $51.00. |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Following is required information about this certificate.