Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 315431MB
As a Practical Nursing program graduate , you ' re eligible for careers in a variety of settings which could include an acute care hospital , long term care / rehab facility , physician ' s of�ce , insurance provider , or home health agency . As a member of the health care team , the licensed practical nurse provides care to patients whose conditions are relatively stable and assists the registered nurse or health care provider in the care of the acutely ill patient .
Curriculum : If you are a medical assistant looking to advance your career , apply your knowledge and work experience to the Practical Nursing program . You ’ ll take less classes and �nish faster than if you took the PN program on its own .
Pre-First Semester
10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology Semester Total
3 3 3
9.00
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First Semester |
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
Marinette
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Some credits in this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree ( s ):
Nursing - Associate Degree , 105431
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31-543-309 MA Bridge to PN Fundamentals 31-543-310 MA Bridge to PN Skills Semester Total
Summer Before Second Semester
31-543-304 Nsg : Intro to Clinical Practice Semester Total
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2 3
5.00
2 2.00
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Second Semester |
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31-543-305 Nursing Health Alterations 31-543-308 Nsg : Intro Clinical Care Mgt Semester Total |
3 2
5.00
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. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM APPLICATION Completed application . REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY |
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Third Semester
31-543-306 Nursing Health Promotion Semester Total
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3 3.00 |
Completion of Medical Assistant Program |
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Total Credits |
24.00 |
Certi�ed Medical Assistant with at least 3,000 hours of work experience in the last 3 years OR we will accept 6,000 hours of work experience as a Medical Assistant without a CMA .
Employment Veri�cation Form https :// www . nwtc . edu / NWTC / media / admissions / Veri�cation-of-Employment-2018 . pdf Attend mandatory program orientation . Submit required immunization documentation . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program . Complete a caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .
Students are required to complete an American Heart Association BLS Provider course prior to clinical experiences . Students are required to maintain certi�cation to comply with af�liating agency requirements . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " B " or higher in all 31-543-xxx courses . A student must repeat the particular course with " B " or better �nal grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
Individuals with criminal records may be ineligible for licensure . Individuals with abuse records may be ineligible for employment in nursing homes .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , con�ict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
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