Nursing Degrees Online

This is a career-oriented program leading to a certificate in practical nursing within three full semesters over one calendar year. It prepares students for employment in a rapidly growing health care system. Students are admitted in May of each year. The curriculum consists of didactic and clinical learning. Community facilities provide the settings for clinical experience. Emphasis is on providing basic nursing care to assist persons with acute and chronic (recurring) health problems in a variety of settings. Math Requirement—Students accepted into the program must pass a dosage calculation quiz with a score of 90% or above. Practical nursing students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses and provide appropriate health records including a negative TB test within one year. Students must also have current health care provider CPR and meet the program’s technical standards. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-PN to become licensed as an LPN.
Program Requirements 40 Credits
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and Physiology I …………………….. 4
BIO 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ……………………. 4
ENG 101 English Composition ………………………………. 3
NUR 111 Introduction to Practical Nursing ………………….. 3
NUR 112 Care of Human Needs ………………………………. 5
NUR 113 Practical Nursing Through Lifespan I ……………….. 6
NUR 114 Practical Nursing Through Lifespan II ………………. 6
NUR 115 Practical Nursing Through Lifespan III ……………… 6
PSY 201 General Psychology ……………………………….. 3

Certificate Requirement ……………………………………..40

Completed health records
Two employer references attesting to clinical competencies
Proof of current CPR certification

Clinical experience can be with any of the more than 100 health care organizations nationwide with which the university has a working relationship. For online students, contracts can be negotiated for clinical experiences near
you.

To prepare you for the ongoing changes in health care, emerging areas such as home health, managed care, primary care clinics, public health and hospice care are addressed in the curriculum along with the more traditional areas such as hospitals, long-term care and mental health. With such breadth of experience and with the depth of an individualized learning plan, you will be a professional well-prepared for the future of the health care industry.

Candidates to the BSN program must meet the admission requirements of Clayton State University, however admission to Clayton State University does not constitute admission to the School of Nursing. The admission requirements shall include a completed nursing program application, official ACT/SAT score, if applicable, health records, and transcripts of previous academic work. These are to be submitted to the School of Nursing.