39 Semester credit Hours; Curriculum: 0323
Practical Nursing Certificate is only open to students admitted to and enrolled in Oakton's Nursing program. Graduates of the Practical Nursing (LPN) program will be eligible to become a licensed practical nurse.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses for a Certificate | ||
| BIO 232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO 251 | Microbiology | 4 |
| NUR 103 | Nursing Concepts 1A | 4 |
| NUR 104 | Nursing Concepts 1B | 5 |
| NUR 109 | Nursing Concepts 2A: Maternal-Child | 4 |
| NUR 110 | Nursing Concepts 2B: Chronic Illness | 5 |
| NUR 111 | Nursing Pharmacology 1 | 1.5 |
| NUR 112 | Nursing Pharmacology 2 | 1.5 |
| NUR 151 | LPN Option | 4 |
| PSY 120 | Human Development | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Collaborate with patients and families to assist patients in meeting their health needs (Maslow), while demonstrating an understanding of the patients’ developmental levels (Erickson) and basic needs.
- Communicate therapeutically with patients and families.
- Identify patient and family teaching plans to maintain and promote health.
- Identify the importance of being a patient advocate while recognizing human dignity and cultural diversity.
- Apply the nursing process in providing safe, physical and psychosocial care for patients and families.
- Demonstrate basic management skills in providing nursing care for patients and families (e.g. time management, organizational skills, knowledge of role of nurse and other health team members).
- Describe technology in implementing safe nursing practice.
- Discuss accepted nursing standards of practice and professional ethics.
- Identify the importance of professional activities and role of the nurse.
Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing the Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Health Career Advisor at 847.635.1266 or the Division of STEM and Health Careers at 847.635.1684.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| BIO 232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NUR 103 | Nursing Concepts 1A | 4 |
| NUR 104 | Nursing Concepts 1B | 5 |
| PSY 120 | Human Development | 3 |
| NUR 111 | Nursing Pharmacology 1 | 1.5 |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BIO 251 | Microbiology | 4 |
| NUR 109 | Nursing Concepts 2A: Maternal-Child | 4 |
| NUR 110 | Nursing Concepts 2B: Chronic Illness | 5 |
| NUR 112 | Nursing Pharmacology 2 | 1.5 |
| SOC 103 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| NUR 151 | LPN Option | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |