Practical Nursing

Program Summary
Practical nursing is an essential and rewarding part of the health care profession. Practical nurses care for all ages and in all types of illnesses and are employed in hospitals, doctor’s offices, public agencies, nursing homes, and private residences. If a nursing career is your dream, start with this program and then you can decide if you want to continue your education in the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Degrees Offered
Diploma

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Faculty
Ann Ersland, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ann.Ersland@iavalley.edu
Monica Warburton, Nursing Instructor, Monica.Warburton@iavalley.edu
Kathy Deibert, Associate Dean of Health Occupations, Kathy.Deibert@iavalley.edu

Related Majors
Associate Degree Nursing

Diploma Requirements
General Education/ Credit Hours
BIO151 Nutrition 3
BIO177 Human Anatomy 4
EDU160 Human Growth and Development 3
Total 10

Program Requirements
HSC113 Medical Terminology 2
PNN126 Fundamentals of Nursing I 4
PNN231 Pharmacology 3
PNN402 Mental Health Concepts 1.5
PNN423 Introduction to Maternal/Child Nursing 4.5
PNN521 Nursing Care of the Adult Client I 5
PNN522 Nursing Care of the Adult Client II 3.5
PNN523 Nursing Care of Older Adults 2
PNN524 Nursing Care of the Adult Client III 3
Total 29.5
Total Required Hours 39.5

NOTE: There is a prescribed schedule for progression through the nursing program. Students will register for their nursing courses according to the schedule of courses on their campus.
NOTE: Students should be advised that most health care facilities conduct criminal background checks prior to student clinical experiences and and before hiring nurses.

Prospective students may apply any time after April 1 of their junior year of high school.