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Practical Nursing Degree Map

Practical Nursing (full-time)
Certificate C
45 Total Credits

This map provides a guide to completing a certificate program or an associate degree. Completion is subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability of the program/courses by location. 

pre-Requisites: Total Credits = 12-15

Course ID Number Course Title Credits

PSY 205

Human Growth & Development

3

BS 104

*Human Anatomy

4

BS 105

*Human Physiology

4

 

Computer Literacy

1

*Minimum of 5 credits in A&P are required.

First Semester: Total Credits = 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credits

NUR 103

PN Success

2

NUR 106

KSPN Foundation of Nursing

4

NUR 109

KSPN Fund. of PHarmacology and Safe Medication Administration

2

NUR 122

KSPN Nursing Care for the Adult I

5

NUR 126

KSPN Foundation of Nursing Clinical

1

NUR 127

Nursing Care for the Adult I Clinical

2

Second Semester: Total Credits = 17

Course ID Number Course Title Credits

NUR 150

KSPN Care of the Aging Adult

2

NUR 156

KSPN Mental Health Nursing

2

NUR 157

KSPN Maternal Child Nursing

2

NUR 159

KSPN Nursing Care for the Adult II

5

NUR 163

KSPN Leadership, Roles, and Issues

2

NUR 168

KSPN Maternal Child Nursing Clinical

1

NUR 170

KSPN Nursing Care for the Adult II Clinical

2

NUR 180

PN Concept Synthesis

1

Effective Date 01/01/2026 | Updated 7/16/2026