Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660)
Diploma
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.
Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence- based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians鈥� offices.
Admissions Requirements
Practical Nursing (PN) Minimum Requirements
- Complete the RCC admissions process (听 apply to RCC, submit all transcripts)
- 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别诲听听 BIO听168听听 and听 BIO听169听 听with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher.听(Applicants may be enrolled in BIO 169 in the Spring 2027 semester.)
- 颁辞尘辫濒别迟别诲听听 CHM听131听 听(with lab听 CHM听131A听 )听or听听 CHM听151听 听with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or higher.听(Applicants may be enrolled in听CHM听131听/A or听 CHM听151听 in the Spring 2027 semester.)
- Have a听2.5 GPA听or higher from all completed pre-requisite and nursing general education courses. GPA calculation includes:
- Be in Satisfactory Academic Standing with 宅男福利社 (2.0 or higher听RCC cumulative GPA).
- Attend a听mandatory Nursing Information Session in the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Hold current certification in听听Adult and Child CPR听 issued by the or .
- Current Nurse Aide I (CNA) in North Carolina. Must be listed on the听 . (Applicants may be currently enrolled in a Nurse Aide I class in Spring 2027.)
- Complete the听TEAS exam听with a minimum score of听55%. Scores are valid for 24 months (2 years) from time of application.
- Essay鈥撎齇ne page, double spaced, typed statement responding to the following questions: What makes you a strong candidate for the PN program at 宅男福利社? What is the biggest challenge you will face in the PN program?
Important Information
It is your responsibility to read this page and the information it contains in its entirety. You must meet all requirements to be considered for acceptance; however, completion of these items does not guarantee acceptance to the Fall 2026 entering class.
Approval Agency
North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON)
P.O. Box 2129,
Raleigh, NC 27602-2129
919-782-3211
Course Sequence
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 168 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| BIO 169 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| CHM 131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| CHM 131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab or | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NUR 101 | Practical Nursing I | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| Total | 10 | 6 | 6 | 14 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 102 | Practical Nursing II | 7 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 9 | 13 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR 103 | Practical Nursing III | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
Total Credits: 48
Employment Competencies
- Apply the nursing process to provide safe patient care, under supervision.
- Reinforce and implement individualized education plans.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Participate in providing evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors in implementing culturally competent, patient-centered nursing care to diverse patients across the lifespan.
- Utilize informatics to access, manage, and communicate patient information and validate best practices
Employment Outlook
Program Costs
Practical Nursing Program Costs
Practical Nursing program students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond tuition and college fees.
Outlined below are estimated expenses and are subject to change:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Medical Exam | $100 |
| Immunizations (which includes but not limited to Hep B, TB, Flu, childhood immunizations) | $300 |
| Drug Screen and Background Check | $101 |
| Uniforms for Clinical and Lab | $200 |
| 1 pair bandage scissors, 1 pair hemostats, pen light, 3-color pen, 1 stethoscope, 1 sphygmomanometer | $100 |
| 1 pair shoes (white leather) | $50-75 |
| Watch with second hand; military time preferred | $25 |
| Program Resources | $1,974 |
| Online Educational services NCLEX Review Accident Insurance | $6 |
| CPR Certification | $50 |
| Nursing Pin, Lamp, and Cap (optional) | $75 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $48 |
| Nursing Lab Kit | $186 |
| Certification Exam (National Council Licensure Exam, NCLEX-PN) | $300 |
