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Practical Nursing - Hybrid Option

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare qualified students to become Licensed Practical Nurses upon completion of the prescribed course of study and satisfactory writing of the National Council Licensure Examination PN (NCLEX-PN®).  The introductory semester(s) offers instruction in orientation to nursing care of clients across the lifespan, nursing care of selected clients, and body structure and function. The remaining semesters of training provide instruction and clinical experience for clients experiencing an alteration in health, the pediatric client, the maternal/newborn client, and the psychiatric client. Intensive preparation for the NCLEX-PN® and transitioning from student to employee is provided in the final semester.

The hybrid option offers lecture online. However, the lab and clinical portions are face-to-face on campus or at one of our local healthcare facilities. Out of state clinical is not available. Hybrid option accepts students every other fall (even years) and last 5 consecutive semesters. 


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Program Curriculum

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FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Body Structure and Function PNV 1213
    PNV 1213 - Body Structure and Function. This course is a study of body structure and function including each system of the body. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 3 Hours
Second Semester
  • Nursing Fundamentals & Clinic PNV 1444
    PNV 1444 - Nursing Fundamentals & Clinical. This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to care for the individual in wellness and illness and is applicable across the lifespan, as well as demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to practical nursing. Seven hours lecture. Ten hours laboratory. Six hours clinical. Fourteen hours credit.
Total 14 Hours
Third Semester
  • IV Therapy & Pharmacology PNV 1524
    PNV 1524 - IV Therapy & Pharmacology (Prerequisites: PNV 1213 & PNV 1444). This course provides the student with principles of IV therapy and pharmacology. Principles covered in the course include the administration of medication, administration of IV fluids, and administration of IV medications included in the scope of practice for the practical nurse. The expanded role of IV therapy included in this course is in accordance with the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and Administrative Code. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
Total 4 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Adult Health Nursing Concepts & Clinical PNV 1682
    PNV 1682 - Adult Health Nursing Concepts & Clinical (Prerequisites: PNV 1213 & PNV 1444). This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theory and clinical experiences needed to provide safe, effective care to the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life- threatening physical health conditions in all body systems and the knowledge to prepare for the role transition from student to practical nurse. Eight hours lecture. Four hours clinical. Twelve hours credit.
Total 12 Hours
Second Semester
  • Specialty Areas in Nursing PNV 1728
    PNV 1728 - Specialty Areas in Nursing (Prerequisites: PNV 1213 & PNV 1444). This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to promote and/or provide safe and effective care for clients and families during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods as well as in infancy through adolescence. It also provides the basic knowledge and skills to assist in the promotion of the emotional, mental, and social well-being of the client and family experiencing a mental health alteration. 7.33 lectures. Two hours clinical. Eight hours credit.
  • Nursing Transition PNV 1914
    PNV 1914 - Nursing Transition. Nursing Transition promotes the development of clinical decision-making skills and an interest in continued professional development. Legal aspects of nursing and employment opportunities and responsibilities as well as preparation for the State Board Exam are included. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours clinical. Four hours credit.
Total 12 Hours

Must have successfully completed with a C or better the following courses before program start date: BIO 2514 Anatomy & Physiology I and BOT 1613 Medical Terminology I or BIO 1813 Medical Terminology for Health Professions.
A Career Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the career technical coursework.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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