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. The NCLEX-PN pass rate is 100% for the last 5 years. The program completion is 60% and job placement is 100%.
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.
This nursing education program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326; telephone: 404-975-5000
; fax: 404-975-5020; email: info@acenursing.org; website: www.acenursing.org.
The following achievement data is provided to demonstrate the preparedness of KCC's Practical Nursing graduates:
- NCLEX-PN pass rate: 100% (2013-2017)
- Program completion average: approximately 60%
- Current job placement: 100%
Program Eligibility
Program eligibility/application process - Consult this information for steps to apply and enroll in a health program, deadlines, eligibility worksheets, and essential physical capabilities and functions.
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 |
| or | |
| BIOL 2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| and | |
| 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: |
38 |
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| Tuition and fees - $154.00 per credit hour |
$154.00 |
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$5,852.00 |
| Course Fees: |
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BIOL 1564 |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology1 |
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20.00 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I |
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5.00 |
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ENGL 1623 |
English II2 |
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5.00 |
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PNUR 1138 |
Practical Nursing I |
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205.00 |
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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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65.00 |
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PNUR 1262 |
Practical Nursing Pharmacology II |
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65.00 |
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PNUR 1316 |
Practical Nursing III |
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135.00 |
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685.00 |
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685.00 |
| Books: |
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BIOL 1564 |
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology1 |
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266.95 |
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ENGL 1613 |
English I2 |
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87.35 |
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PNUR 1138 |
Practical Nursing I |
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836.68 |
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PNUR 1140 |
Practical Nursing II |
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189.90 |
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PNUR 1241 |
Practical Nursing-Pharmacology I |
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243.15 |
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1,624.03
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1,624.03 |
| Uniform |
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Unisex top * |
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25.00 |
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Unisex pants * |
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14.00 |
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Lab coat (unisex)* |
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26.00 |
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Stethoscope * |
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58.00 |
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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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25.00 |
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Clinical Badge (1st free, Replacement - $5) |
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0.00 |
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202.00 |
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202.00 |
Additional Program Costs
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A2 Entrance Exam Fee (per attempt) |
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45.00 |
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CPR Certification |
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54.00 |
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Background Check and Drug Screening |
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77.00 |
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Physical Examination/Tests/Etc. |
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350.00 |
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526.00 |
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526.00 |
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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54.00 |
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Nursing Pin |
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20.00 |
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372.00 |
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372.00 |
| TOTAL |
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$9,261.03 |
| 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 $127.15. |
| 2 May also choose ENGL 1623 (English II) or SPCH 1553 (Introductory Speech). There is no fee for SPCH 1553. The textbook cost for SPCH 1553 is $162.60. |
| * 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 $55.00. |
| 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.” Review the GE disclosure for the Practical Nursing certificate.
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