Practical Nursing, Advanced Certificate

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MXProgram Code: 0240
The Advanced Certificate program in Practical Nursing provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Graduates of the practical nursing program meet the educational requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates of the program may transfer their credits to an associate or bachelor degree nursing program. If more applicants apply than the program can accept, the most qualified applicants will be accepted.
This selective admissions program requires students to submit a separate application or to take additional action before enrolling.
For more information on the Practical Nursing AC at Malcolm X College, visit the program webpage.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
BIOLOGY 120 | Terminology For Medical Careers | 3 |
BIOLOGY 121 | Biology I | 5 |
BIOLOGY 226 | Human Structure and Function I | 4 |
BIOLOGY 227 | Human Structure and Function II | 4 |
MATH 118 | General Education Math | 4 |
or MATH 125 | Introductory Statistics | |
NURSING 150 | Nursing Fundamentals I | 4 |
NURSING 151 | Nursing Fundamentals II | 4 |
NURSING 152 | Nursing Perspectives | 2 |
NURSING 153 | Nursing Thru Life Span 1 | 5 |
NURSING 154 | Nursing Thru Life Span II | 5 |
NURSING 155 | Nursing Thru Life Span III | 6 |
Total Hours | 49 |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in nursing. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Practical Nursing.
The Advanced Certificate program in Practical Nursing provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Graduates of the practical nursing program meet the educational requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates of the program may transfer their credits to an associate or bachelor degree nursing program. If more applicants apply than the program can accept, the most qualified applicants will be accepted.
Prospective students must apply for admission into the Practical Nursing program.
Semester-by-Semester Program Pan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
---|---|---|
ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
BIOLOGY 121 | Biology I | 5 |
BIOLOGY 120 | Terminology For Medical Careers | 3 |
MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher) | 4 |
Hours | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
NURSING 150 | Nursing Fundamentals I | 4 |
NURSING 151 | Nursing Fundamentals II | 4 |
NURSING 152 | Nursing Perspectives | 2 |
BIOLOGY 226 | Human Structure and Function I | 4 |
Hours | 14 | |
Semester 3 | ||
NURSING 153 | Nursing Thru Life Span 1 | 5 |
NURSING 154 | Nursing Thru Life Span II | 5 |
BIOLOGY 227 | Human Structure and Function II | 4 |
Hours | 14 | |
Semester 4 | ||
NURSING 155 | Nursing Thru Life Span III | 6 |
Hours | 6 | |
Total Hours | 49 |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Program Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the CCC Practical Nursing Program, a student must have successfully completed:
- All four prerequisite courses:
Course List Code Title Hours Prerequisite Courses* BIOLOGY 120 Terminology For Medical Careers 3 BIOLOGY 121 Biology I (completed within the past 10 years) 5 ENGLISH 101 Composition 3 MATH 118 General Education Math (or higher) 4 Total Hours 15
* | All prerequisite courses (4) must be completed prior to the posted online application deadline. Prerequisite courses (4) include (with a "C" or higher) |
- Submit high school diploma or GED transcripts to the Office of the Registrar at Malcolm X College.
- Program Application
- Submit official college transcripts to the Office of the Registrar at Malcolm X College.
- Proof of eligibility for college level mathematics by coursework or placement test
- ATI TEAS Exam:
- Minimum Cumulative Score: 60%
- Minimum Reading Score: 70%
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
Background Check
Students entering most healthcare professions programs will be required to present documentation of health history and vaccination status, to undergo annual tuberculosis screening, to submit to a background check, to submit to initial and random drug screening, and to undergo fingerprinting prior to licensing with the state of Illinois. Students should consult with a College Advisor if any of these requirements are a concern.
For more information on admissions requirements and the application process, visit the Nursing Department webpage.