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2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook Spring 2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Practical Nursing Diploma


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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’ offices.

The SPCC Practical Nursing Diploma Program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Contact the Board at P. O. Box 2129, Raleigh, NC 27602-2129, or 4516 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607, or call 919-782-3211 for questions about the approval.

General Education Requirements (6 Credit Hours)


Communications (3 CH)


English Composition


Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 CH)


Psychology


Major Hours - Core Courses (30 Credit Hours)


Other Major Hours (8 Credit Hours)


Total Credit Hours In Diploma: 44


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