2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Practical Nurse - Advanced Certificate
Program Code: CHA.35563
The PN program of study prepares you to function effectively as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN and/or the physician.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an Advanced Certificate and are eligible to take the Practical Nursing licensure exam.
The PN clinical coursework is an intense full-time three semesters (Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer) that require college-level reading, writing, and
applied math skills. This program is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
You must have a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher in the following courses in order to qualify for validation.
Core Courses
Course Credits Course Title Completed
BIO 152W 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND
BIO 153W 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
OR
BIO 240 (4) Human Anatomy AND
BIO 241 (4) Physiology
ENG --- 3 Any Approved College Composition I Course
MTH 117 0/2 Math for Allied Health or Math Competency Test
HSC 105 2 Medical Terminology
PHM 285 3 Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals
16/18 SUBTOTAL
Prior to attempting to register to begin the clinical sequence, you must comple the “Validation Application” and be officially validated. See validation
procedures in this catalog for the required process.
Clinical Program Requirements
Course Credits Course Title Completed
PNE 121W 6 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing AND
PNE 121LW 3 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Lab
PNE 122W 6 Care of the Adult I AND
PNE 122LW 3 Care of Adult I Lab
PNE 123W 2 Care of the Adult II AND
PNE 123LW 2 Care of Adult II Lab
PNE 125W 3 Basic Maternal Child AND
PNE 125LW 1 Basic Maternal Child Lab
26 SUBTOTAL
42/44 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED/CERTIFICATE
1. Students must have completed BIO 152 and BIO 153 or BIO 240 and BIO 241 within the past ten years. If this time period is exceeded, an approved
biology course must be taken to refresh this content. Please see the nursing program coordinator to determine which course(s) must be taken.
2. It is important that you check a semester ahead of time when you plan on validating for the nursing program to make sure course requirements have
not changed. Updated information can be found through the nursing web page: www.delta.edu/nursing, calling the Counseling Office (989-686-
9330) or the Nursing Discipline Office (989-686-9500).
3. Prerequisite qualifications for validation are: (a) be admitted to Delta College, (b) provide transcripts reflecting high school diploma or GED, and
all other colleges or training institutions attended, (c) completion of core courses with a grade of “C” or better and an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
for validation. Math competency exam is offered through the Assessment/Testing Office in D-101. All listed requirements must be completed for
graduation. A minimum prerequisite of Reading Level 4 is required for validation.
4. Due to the limited capacity of clinical facilities and the specific requirements of the accreditation agencies, this Program is considered a “limited
enrollment” program. You will be eligible to attempt to register for clinical courses only after successfully completing the prerequisite qualifications
and receiving a “Semester and Year of Validation” from the Records and Registration Office.
5. Following validation and prior to entrance into the first clinical course, you must provide documentaion of current certification as a Nursing Assistant
(CNA) in the State of Michigan. This documentation must be submitted to the Nursing Discipline Office (F226).
6. The Nursing Student Handbook contains additional information, requirements and specific program policies that you are required to comply with
while enrolled in the nursing program. See www.delta.edu/nursing Nursing Student Handbook. You must comply with all Nursing Program Policies.
7. In addition to tuition and textbook costs, you must provide your own uniforms, clinic shoes, name tags and transportation to clinical agency settings,
including possible parking charges. See www.delta.edu/nursing for program costs.
8. First semester PNE nursing courses (PNE 121W & PNE 121LW) are offered each Fall Semester. With successful progression, the student will
complete the program the following August. If a student graduates from the Delta PN program and would like to pursue the transition track of the
ADN program, there are two options: One option is the PN graduate must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and work full time as a LPN for a minimum
of one year; or if the PN student carries a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the PN program (including prerequisites) and has all pre-requisites for
the ADN program completed, the PN graduate who is successful on their NCLEX-PN exam, may validate for the LPN to ADN Transition track and
attempt registration for the next Transition entry class the following Winter. Refer to Nursing RN Transition Track for additional program information.
9. Program-Entry Health Requirements: You must submit an up-to-date complete physical examination report to the Nursing Office prior to entrance
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