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Second Term Third Term
NUR 211 Advanced Nursing Concepts 4 0 3 13 7 NUR 114 Nursing Concepts II 5 0 3 8
BIO 220 General Microbiology 2 2 0 6 4 NUR 115 Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning 1 0 1 2
SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR
Third Term SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 0 0 3
NUR 221 Advanced Evidence Based 9 1 4 13
Clinical Reasoning 3 0 4 15 7 Program Totals:
Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3 3 Credit Hours: 45 Hours

Total Credit Hours 46 +Certificate Awarded: Eligible to apply to take NCLEX-PN
* BIO 201 is a prerequisite for BIO 202.

Note:
PRACTICAL NURSING NUR 114 and NUR 115 are co-requisites. NUR 115 may only be taken with NUR 114, or
Certificate after the successful completion of NUR 114.

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, a Certificate is awarded and gradu-
ates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical
Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Following successful completion of the examination, the graduate NURSING ASSISTING/ HOME HEALTH AIDE
is eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing Program is fully
approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Students are admitted once each year, summer The Nursing Assisting program is designed to prepare men and women as nursing assistants
term only on the Wadley campus. who work under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses, and licensed practical
nurses. Preparation to provide basic, personal care for patients/residents in long term care
Admission Requirements: and acute health care settings and physicians’ offices is included. Content necessary for a
Applicants must meet all nursing program general admission requirements. student to become eligible to write the Nursing Assistant Certificate Examination (NACEP)
is included and complies with federally mandated OBRA87 guidelines.
Note: Subject to change due to statewide standardization of nursing programs.
Students may choose between two options for Nursing Assisting. The Award of Achieve-
ment is a non-collegiate credit training program designed to prepare students to become
PRACTICAL NURSING CURRICULUM licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) and enter the workforce within a short
period of time. Non-college credit students are not required to meet College admission
First Term TH LB CL CR requirements. The Nursing Assisting/Home Health Aide option earns college credit and
MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra (or higher) 3 0 0 3 students must meet all admission requirements for this program. These programs are
BIO 201* Anatomy and Physiology I 3 1 0 4 offered at various times during the year on the Valley, Opelika, or Wadley campus.
NUR 112 Fundamental Concepts of Nursing 4 2 1 7
13 3 1 14 Award of Achievement
The Nursing Assisting Program is fully approved by the Alabama Department of Public
Note: After completion of NUR 112 with a “C” of higher, students may apply to take the Health, Division of Healthcare Facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant Examination and obtain license as a CNA in Alabama. Division Health Sciences
Second Term TH LB CL CR Enrollment Requirements
BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 1 0 4 1. Application for the Nursing Assisting program.
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 0 3 2. Negative drug screen.
PSY 210 Human Growth and Development 3 0 0 3 3. Negative T.B. skin test within 1 year.
NUR 113 Nursing Concepts 4 1 3 8 4. Current immunizations, including but not limited to, Tetanus and Hepatitis B.
13 2 3 18 5. Ability to meet essential functions.
6. Clear criminal background check.