Practical Nursing - Diploma (Spring Start)
West Burlington Campus, Keokuk Campus, and select courses available Online.
Nursing is one of the most trusted healthcare professions. Those interested in entering nursing should be caring and compassionate, responsible, detail-oriented and have the ability to manage stress in dealing with patients and families with acute and chronic diseases.
The majority of the nursing workforce today consists of LPN's (Licensed Practical Nurses) and RN's (Registered Nurses). SCC's nursing program offers an educational program for each of these options.
Licensed Practical Nurses work primarily in long-term care settings, physicians' offices, clinics and home health care.
Upon completion of the requirements of the nursing program for the practical nursing diploma option (first three semesters) you are eligible to take the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for practical nursing. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN allows you to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Once achieving the requirements to become an LPN, you may advance to the Associate Degree Nurse career option. Students receiving the PN Diploma and passing the licensure examination may work as an LPN while pursuing the Associate Degree in Nursing.
Admissions standards apply for this program. Please contact the Enrollment Services Office for details.
Board of Nursing Professional Licensure Requirements by State/U.S. Department of Education
Regulation 34 CFR
https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse to have one multistate license with
the ability to practice in the home state and other compact states.
https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts.htm
Program Outcome and Accreditation Information
View the Gainful Employment Disclosure for Licensed Practical Nurse.
Southeastern Community College Practical/Vocational Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing programs hold pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037. (800) 669-1656. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.
*Additional Health professions student outcomes are available on the Consumer Information page.
Admission Criteria for Nursing Programs (#317) applies to this program. Below is a summary of the guidelines for convenience and is subject to change. Application deadlines apply to this program. Please contact Enrollment Services for more details.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency.
- Current Iowa Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant**.
- Complete and attain minimums in standardized scores within 24 months of review for
acceptance into the program:
- ACT
- Reading: 19
- Math: 19
- English: 17
- OR Composite of 20
- SAT
- Reading/Writing: 330
- Math: 510
- OR Composite of 1040
- Next-Gen ACCUPLACER:
- Reading: 248
- Writing: 260
- ALEKS:
- Math: 14
- Complete the following classes with a grade of C or better:
- BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO-173 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIO-186 Microbiology
- ENG-105 English Comp I
- PSY-121 Developmental Psychology
- ACT
Additional Requirements
- Students are required to attend nursing orientation and complete the following requirements once admitted to the program.
- Students will be required to pass a mandatory background check.
- Students will be required to submit (at their own expense) a completed physical examination form and immunizations for health care providers.
- Current certification in CPR-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers**.
- Current certification in Mandatory Reporter-Adult & Child Abuse**.
- Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
- Current HIPAA Certification.
- Current Blood Borne Pathogen certification.
**Certifications may be obtained at Southeastern Community College. Students should work with a Student Success Advocate for the appropriate courses and dates to obtain these certifications.
All health career programs require students to earn a grade of "C" (2.0) or above in all coursework within the program. All other eligibility requirements must be met. See a Student Success Advocate for further information or assistance with these requirements.
View Program Outcome and Accreditation information at https://nursing.iowa.gov/
For specific information regarding program rules and expectations, please view the Nursing Program Handbook.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence
| Prerequisites (Not part of program) | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-168 | ||
| BIO-173 | ||
| BIO-186 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 0 |
| Addtional Courses (Must complete prior to PNN-535) | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-105 | ||
| PSY-121 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 0 |
| Spring Semester | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PNN-160 | ||
| PNN-222 | ||
| PNN-534 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 0 |
| Fall Semester | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| PNN-311 | ||
| PNN-535 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 0 |