Printed : 12 / 17 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 315431
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 . Why choose the Practical Nursing program at NWTC ? Success - more than 92 percent of NWTC Practical Nursing graduates consistently pass their NCLEX-PN on their �rst attempt . Quality - many students are offered employment during their �nal clinical experience . Expertise- the Practical Nursing faculty are experts in the nursing profession who have completed graduate level nursing education . This program is approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing , Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and is accredited by the ACEN : Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing . Graduates of this program , after obtaining licensure and completing additional coursework , may enter the Nursing-Associate Degree program .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Practical Nursing technical diploma in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-806-177 Gen Anatomy & Physiology Semester Total
Second Semester
10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 31-543-301 Nursing Fundamentals 31-543-303 Nursing Pharmacology 31-543-302 Nursing Skills 31-543-304 Nsg : Intro to Clinical Practice Semester Total
1 3 4
8.00
3 2 2 3 2
12.00
FT Median Annual Wage
This program is offered at : Green Bay Marinette Shawano Sturgeon Bay �
With 66 % Employed in Field
All credits in this technical diploma apply toward the following associate degree ( s ):
Nursing - Associate Degree , 105431
Currently certi�ed / practicing medical assistants may apply credit from prior education and work experience toward the Practical Nursing technical diploma .
Third Semester
10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 31-543-305 Nursing Health Alterations 31-543-306 Nursing Health Promotion 31-543-307 Nsg : Clin Care Across Lifespan 31-543-308 Nsg : Intro Clinical Care Mgt Semester Total
Total Credits
3 3 3 2 2
13.00
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " B " or higher in all 31-543-xxx and 10-806-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 .
33.00
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM APPLICATION Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted .)
It is suggested that a Medical Terminology course ( 10-501-101 ) be taken prior to entering the program .
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 .
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 3.0 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
One semester of college Chemistry with a " C " or better OR two semesters of high school Chemistry with a " C " or better . NWTC course that would ful�ll Chemistry requirement ; 10-806-134 .
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY Attend mandatory program orientation .
All students must have completed General Anatomy & Physiology ( 10-806-177 ) with a " B " grade or better ( prerequisite of Chemistry with a " C " grade or better ).
Submit required immunization documentation . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program . Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program .
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