Practical Nursing – Extended General Info
NCC’s Practical Nursing—Extended program was developed to provide a more flexible option for students with other family and work responsibilities.The Practical Nursing—Extended program prepares you to provide comprehensive care for clients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Nursing courses provide basic knowledge and skills in the medical surgical, geriatric, maternity, pediatric, and mental health nursing areas. Courses also focus on care giving, communication, teaching and safe patient care. Local health facilities provide the opportunity to participate in supervised clinical experience. The NCC Nursing Simulation lab provides additional clinical learning experiences.
Your acceptance to the Practical Nursing—Extended program is contingent upon successful completion of prerequisite courses and the program entrance assessment,HESI A2. In addition, you must have a high school diploma (with a 2.0 grade point average) or a High School Equivalency Diploma. You must complete prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher. You also need three years of science completed at the high school or post high school level (with a grade of “C” or better). An academic background in life sciences is recommended.
You must hold a 75-hour Certified Nurse Aide Certificate prior to taking Fundamentals of Nursing, PNN659.
A health assessment, current immunization records, child and dependent adult abuse, criminal background check, and the CPR for healthcare providers course is required before you can begin clinical practice. To become a Licensed Practical Nurse, you must pass the NCLEX (license) exam. Practical Nursing— Extended graduates have exceptional pass rates for the NCLEX-PN exam.
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- Diploma
Length
- Three Semesters, No Summer Term
- Spring semester entry
Student Profile
- Good people skills
- Genuine desire to care for people
- Communication skills
- Possess background in math & science
Program Location
- This program is available on campus. General education courses are available online.
Contact Admissions
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712-301-2573 | 712-301-1401 |
712-301-7033 - 800-352-4907
- Email Admissions
Student Story JAKE MOERMOND
“I was a paramedic in a hospital and wanted to continue my education. The people at NCC are really friendly and want to help you succeed!”
Practical Nursing—Extended student
Hartley, IA
Requirements for this program
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PREREQUISITES | 9 | |
| HSC113-E | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| BIO165-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO167-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| Elective | Math* | 3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | 13 | |
| PNN647-C | Nursing Concepts I | 1 |
| BIO170-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO172-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| PNN659-C | Fundamentals of Nursing | 8 |
| FALL SEMESTER | 13 | |
| BIO151-A | Nutrition | 3 |
| PNN670-C | Practical Nursing IA | 4 |
| PNN671-C | Nursing Concepts IA Clinical | 2 |
| PNN650-C | Nursing Concepts IIA | 1 |
| ENG105-A | Composition I | 3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | 10 | |
| PNN672-C | Practical Nursing IB | 4 |
| PNN673-C | Practical Nursing IB Preceptor | 2 |
| PNN654-C | Nursing Concepts IIB | 1 |
| PSY121-A | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45 |
*You may select any math course with a suffix of A.
NOTE: Satisfactory assessment scores and/or prerequisites are required for some courses. To advance or graduate in the Extended Practical Nursing Program you must receive a “C” or above in all coursework.
Nursing courses with a clinical component may not be taken by a person:
- Who has been denied licensure by the board
- Whose license is currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in any United States jurisdiction
- Whose license/registration is currently suspended, surrendered, or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary range in northwest Iowa is $14–$16/hour.
Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Nursing Programs (PN, Extended PN, ADN, Extended ADN) are approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office will work with you to reach the goal of attending college. Federal and state programs, scholarships and other funding sources, may be available to help you to afford college. We know there are a lot of questions and stress planning to pay for a college education. The Financial Aid Office staff administers aid programs and counsels students in planning individual methods of meeting college costs. Contact the Financial Aid Office for answers to any questions regarding financial aid. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Northwest Iowa Community College follows a nationally accepted philosophy in administering financial aid programs.
