Nursing: Practical Nursing (P.N.) (ITC)
Interm Technical Certificate
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Healthcare
This 11-month program prepares students for entry-level employment as practical nurses (PN) in hospitals, urgent care clinics, physician offices, home health care and long-term facilities.
The curriculum includes basic and clinical foundations of nursing, including medical and surgical nursing, maternal, care of infants and children, psychiatric nursing, pharmacology, and geriatrics.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to obtain their PN license. Students who wish to continue to the RN level should consult with their advisor for those program requirements. This program has a competitive admission process. See the NIC PN website for application information. This program is offered in cooperation with clinical facilities in Idaho and Washington and the Idaho and Washington Boards of Nursing.
Contact Information:
Nursing Division
Meyer Health and Science Building, Room 282
Phone: (208) 769-3481
Program Requirements
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CAOT-179 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MCTE-102 | Computational Skills for Allied Health | 3 |
| PHAR-150 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL-175 |
Human Biology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II With Cadaver |
4-8 |
| Credits | 18-22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ALTH-107 | Communication for Health Professionals | 1 |
| PN-110 | Practical Nursing Theory I | 6 |
| PN-110L | Practical Nursing Lab 1 | 5 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| PN-111 | Practical Nursing Theory II | 7 |
| PN-111L | Practical Nursing Lab II | 5 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PN-112 | Practical Nursing Theory III | 2 |
| PN-112L | Practical Nursing Lab III | 4 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 48-52 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Recognize people as unique individuals with rights and viewpoints, reflective of their culture and developmental level.
- Integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical practice.
- Utilize the nursing process to provide care for people experiencing problems resulting from illness, injury, or commonly occurring health problems.
- Integrate the nursing roles of organizer, coordinator, advocate, and educator under supervision.
- Demonstrate accountability for learning and growth.
- Utilize effective interpersonal communication skills.