Practical Nursing, Certificate
Overview View Program Resource Documents Narrative Practical Nursing (PN) certificate program prepares graduates for entry into the nursing profession as a practical nurse. Practical nurses work under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. The program includes 27 credits of nursing courses and 17 credits of general education courses and can be completed in one calendar year. It is offered at the Monroe and Bethlehem campus locations. Graduates who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to a State Board of Nursing for licensure as a licensed practical nurse and to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN®).