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Practical Nursing - Evening - Weekend Track

The Practical Nursing Program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences; and of nursing procedures that do not require the skills, judgment, and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), licensed physician, or dentist. Intensive preparation for the NCLEX-PN® Exam and transitioning from student to employee is provided.

The Evening/Weekend option (Ridgeland) accepts students every other January (even years) and spans 6 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
  • Fundamentals of Nursing Theory PNV 1426
    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 life span. Six hours lecture. Six hours credit.
Total 6 Hours
Third Semester
  • Fundamentals of Nursing Lab/Clinical PNV 1437
    This course provides demonstration and supervised practice of the fundamental skills related to practical nursing. Ten hours laboratory. Six hours clinical. Seven hours credit.
Total 7 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts & Clinical PNV 1666
    PNV 1666 – Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts & Clinical. This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Alterations in Adult Health Concepts and Clinical (PNV 1676). This course also includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe and effective care of the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. Four hours lecture. Six hours clinical. Six hours credit.
  • 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 10 Hours
Second Semester
  • Alterations in Adult Health Concepts & Clinical PNV 1676
    PNV 1676 – Alterations in Adult Health Concepts & Clinical. This course provides the student with the basic nursing theory and skills to provide safe and effective care for the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in selected body systems. Pharmacological and nutritional therapy considerations for various disorders are included. The systems not covered in this course are taught in Medical/Surgical Nursing Concepts and Clinical (PNV 1666). This course also includes clinical experiences for application of nursing theory and skills for safe and effective care of the adult client experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions in all body systems. Four hours lecture. Six hours clinical. Six hours credit.
Total 6 Hours
Third 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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