Practical Nursing Certificate
The Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students to take the national licensing exam for Practical Nurses and become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Graduates will attain education necessary to make a significant impact upon the state of North Dakota and the surrounding region, improving both the health and quality of life of its citizens. The program’s mission is to foster students’ development to become knowledgeable healthcare professionals who are prepared to serve in a continually evolving healthcare environment.
END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (EPSLOs)
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will achieve:
1. Professionalism: Exhibit professional behaviors of accountability and integrity in alignment with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for practical nursing.
2. Communication & Collaboration: Use therapeutic and professional communication to build trust with clients and collaborate effectively with families and the healthcare team.
3. Clinical Judgment: Apply nursing knowledge, evidence-based practice, and the clinical judgment process to recognize, prioritize, and respond to client needs across the lifespan.
4. Caring Interventions: Deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care that promotes health, dignity, comfort, and optimal client outcomes individualized for each person.
5. Safe & Effective Care: Contribute to the planning, organization, prioritization, and delegation of care within the LPN scope of practice to ensure safety and continuity of care.
6. Informatics: Utilize appropriate technology in healthcare to organize, delegate, and manage the delivery of client care.
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Practical Nursing Certificate?
The Practical Nursing certificate prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Graduates are prepared to take the national exam to become licensed as LPNs. Licensed Practical Nurses provide basic nursing care under the direction of Registered Nurses and Medical Doctors. In some states, LPNs provide IV therapy and supervise other LPNs or nursing assistants.
Possible Career Paths
- Staff Nurse
- Clinic Nurse
- Charge Nurse
Practical Nursing Certificate
| BIOL 111 | Concepts of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 111L | Concepts of Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| NURS 121 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 198A | Basic Nursing Concepts Clinical I | 1 |
| NURS 215 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 241 | Intermediate Nursing Concepts I | 3 |
| NURS 251 | Intermediate Nursing Concepts II | 3 |
| NURS 261 | Nursing and Special Populations | 3 |
| NURS 268 | Nursing and Special Populations Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 298B | Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical I | 3 |
| NURS 298C | Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical II | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 45 |