Program Intro
The Practical Nursing–D45660 curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.
Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
The Lenoir Community College Practical Nursing Program holds 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.
“Lenoir Community College, Practical/Vocational Nursing Program, is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487.”
Curriculum Preview
SAMPLE COURSES:
- NUR 101 – Practical Nursing I
This course introduces the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. - PSY 150 – General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- ENG 111 – Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety of genres and formats using a recursive process. - NUR 102 – Practical Nursing II
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing, and healthcare.
SAMPLE COURSES
- NUR 103 – Practical Nursing III
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing.
Program Requirements
Applications are accepted from qualified applicants each year beginning in September.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Visit the Healthcare and Nursing Admissions page for details on the process and criteria to apply for this program.
Paying for College
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