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Program Coordinator Program Length Degree

Campus

Jane Palmer, RN
712-852-5238
jpalmer@iowalakes.edu

42 Credits

Diploma

Full-time Day - Emmetsburg

Evening/Weekend & Part-time - Varies

 

Nursing Prospective Bulletin
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2010 Program Curriculum
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The following are considered prerequisites & must be taken BEFORE enrolling in any Nursing (PNN or ADN courses).
CHM-151 College Chemistry OR 4
2 semesters of High School Chemistry (C or better)  
HSC-172 Nurse Aide OR Complete a non-credit Nurse Aide Course (HEAL-115) through Continuing Education 3
MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts OR 3
1 year of High School Algebra (C or better)  
CSC-110 Introduction to Computers OR 1 semester of High School Computer Applications (C or better) or CSC-101 (Computer Familiarization) – 1 cr.
   
   
Freshman (First) Semester
HSC-153 Concepts in Pharmacology 3
HSC-151 Dosage Calculations 1
HSC-163 Nutrition OR 3
BIO-151 Nutrition  
PNN-664 Practical Nursing I 4
PNN-665 Practical Nursing I Clinical 1
BIO-168 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
SDV-090 College 101 0
Total Credits - Fall Freshman 16
   
Freshman (Second) Semester
HSC-186 Human Growth & Development OR  3
PSY-121 Developmental Psychology  
PNN-662 Practical Nursing II 7
PNN-666 Practical Nursing II Clinical 3
BIO-173 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
Total Credits - Spring Freshman 17
   
Freshman (Third) Semester
ENG-105 Composition I 3
PNN-663 Practical Nursing III 4
PNN-667 Practical Nursing III Preceptorship 2
Total Credits - Summer 9
   
Other recommended courses
HSC-114 Medical Terminology 3
SDV-103 Successful Learning 1
   
   
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Concentration Area Requirement
General Education Requirement
Elective

 

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