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Skills Credentials, Certificates & Diplomas

Practical Nursing

The nursing program is committed to developing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for leadership, quality improvement, patient safety, scholarship for evidence-based practice, information management, healthcare policy, professionalism, inter-professional communication, and collaboration. Nursing is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning through an integration of a liberal education into nursing practice, which allows culturally sensitive students to critically think and engage in the larger community locally and globally.

30Credit hours
12 monthsTypical time to complete
$8,640Sample total tuition
3Demo certification exams

The nursing program is committed to developing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for leadership, quality improvement, patient safety, scholarship for evidence-based practice, information management, healthcare policy, professionalism, inter-professional communication, and collaboration. Nursing is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning through an integration of a liberal education into nursing practice, which allows culturally sensitive students to critically think and engage in the larger community locally and globally.

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Small classes and flexible scheduling help working adults balance education with life and work commitments.

Your learning experience

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Skills you can use on the job
Coursework emphasizes practical competencies employers expect from day one.
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Support from faculty and advisors
Get one-on-one guidance on courses, scheduling, and your career path.
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Flexible delivery
Online, hybrid, and campus options vary by program and location — admissions can confirm what is available to you.
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Stackable credentials
Credits may count toward higher degrees when you are ready to continue — see Stackable Degrees for pathways.
Certification-ready

Demo: graduates may be eligible for industry certification exams relevant to this field. Confirm requirements with your program director.

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Keep stacking after graduation
See how this credential fits into associate, bachelor's, and master's pathways.
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Total cost of tuition
$8,640
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Required courses

44 credit hours

Program Core Courses24 credit hours
GEN101Introduction to College Success
ENG101English Composition
MAT201Applied Mathematics
PRO210Practical Nursing Foundations **
PRO220Practical Nursing Applications **
PRO295Program Capstone / Externship **

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