Nursing (PN)
Certificate of Proficiency
Purpose
Designed for students who plan to attend PN classes at Centralia College and prepare to continue to a Registered Nursing (RN) program (PN students seeking future admission to the RN program must complete additional courses, apply for, and be offered, admission). The PN nursing program at Centralia College is designed to prepare men and women to give nursing care in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. The certificate allows the student to participate in nursing functions which require short term preparation and to practice nursing within a limited range of situations.Students who complete the practical nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Graduates of the PN program are also eligible to apply for admission to any community college or university for additional study in nursing.
A maximum of 24 students are selected each year for the PN program. PN students must apply for admission to the program. Students wishing to enter the PN program must meet all of the prerequisite courses, grade point average requirements, and be certified as a NAC in Washington State. Complete PN admission application materials are available through the Centralia College Office of Admissions & Records.
If you are admitted to the PN program, you must then provide consent forms and immunization records to the Nursing Director and attend a mandatory orientation session. Before beginning clinical, students must receive clearance from the Washington State Patrol regarding the Child/Adult abuse Information Act. This involves a criminal records check required by clinical facilities in order to be at those clinical sites. You also must show proof of current CPR and First Aid Certification.
Recommended course schedule
Prerequisites
| CHEM& 121 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| MATH 098 | Algebra I (or higher) | 5 |
| ZOOL 251 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 5 |
| ZOOL 252 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 5 |
| NAC Certified | ||
CORE Requirements
Courses which are recommended to be taken prior to admission into the Nursing Program:
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology | 5 |
Fall Quarter
| NURS 101 | Basic Nursing Care Concepts | 12 |
Winter Quarter
| NURS 102 | Nursing Care of Clients with Health Alterations Related to Lifespan | 12 |
Spring Quarter
| NURS 103 | Common Alterations of Health | 8 |
| NURS 110 | Nursing Care Management | 4 |
| Total Program Credits | 66 |