Practical Nurse Certificate - Admission Requirements

• Reading assessment score of 90 or higher, or completion of REA 112.
• Math assessment score at MAT 151 or higher, or completion of MAT 122.
• Completion of CHM 130/130LB or 130IN with at least a C grade within the last eight (8) years, or a Chemistry assessment score of 18 or higher.
• Completion of BIO 201IN and BIO 202IN with a combined average grade of B or better within the last eight (8) years.  NOTE: The average may be met with a grade of C in one course and a grade of A in the other.

To participate in the clinical portion of the program, students must:

• Obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.
• Be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program.  At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities.  The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives.  Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions.  Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application.
• Present proof of immunization or immunity for MMR/Varicella/Hepatitis-B.
• Show proof of negative TB skin test or negative chest x-ray for TB.
• Maintain health insurance and a current CPR card at the Health Care Provider Level throughout the program.

Program Readmission

Students who opt to leave the nursing program at the end of the first semester, or at the end of the first year, may re-enter the second or third semester without need for further course work, if they re-enter within one (1) year as based on space availability.

This certificate is offered at the West Campus and earns college credit.  The certificate is also offered at the Center for Training and Development but you will not earn college credit.

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