| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 Program: Practical Nursing, Certificate of Completion | |||
Practical Nursing, Certificate of CompletionProgram DescriptionGraduates of the Practical Nursing (PN) certificate program meet the requirements set by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-PN licensing examination. Specific terms of licensure can be obtained through the New Mexico Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing (PN) certificate program prepares practical nurses to care for patients in a variety of health care facilities under the supervision of registered nurses, physicians, or dentists. Nursing courses emphasize a holistic approach to client care utilizing the concepts of communication, critical thinking/nursing process, caring and competence. The curriculum for this program includes classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction which integrates the required arts and sciences courses with the nursing courses. The PN program is accredited through the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. Special RequirementsThe Practical Nursing Certificate program is designated as a Limited Entry Program at CNM. Students who wish to pursue this program will need to apply and be accepted before they can start the program. Students who will apply in fall 2011 should refer to the Nursing Program Website for information about the application process and admission criteria. Students who wish to apply in spring 2012 or later should refer to the Office of Limited Entry Programs for information about application requirements, selection criteria, and deadlines, which will be different from those used in 2011. See Additional Special Requirements of Nursing Programs Exit competencies for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp. For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On section. Special NotesAfter students are accepted into the program through the Office of Limited Entry Programs, requirements for entering clinical courses are: Demonstrated competence in Basic Patient Care skills. Students accomplish this by either successfully demonstrating the skills at a Competency Check-Off Session or completing the NA or NAHA courses at CNM, have a current NM CAN certification or complete Nursing 223 at the University of New M The skills competence must be current; meaning completed no more than 18 months before the student’s start date for Check-Offs OR 24 months for the NA or NAHA class. Specific details of these requirements will be mailed to students upon successful acceptance to the program. Career and Educational OpportunitiesPractical nursing graduates find employment opportunities in nursing homes, clinics, and long-term care facilities. CNM nursing students are encouraged to continue their education toward and Associate Degree in Nursing and ultimately a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in order to pursue leadership positions in nursing and in the community. Program Proficiencies
Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement scores or specific course work.
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Required Program Courses
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| Course Name | credit hour(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| BIO 2210 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ** | 3 credit hour(s) | |||
| BIO 2292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 credit hour(s) | |||
| BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II ** | 3 credit hour(s) | |||
| BIO 2392 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 credit hour(s) | |||
| ENG 1101 - College Writing | 3 credit hour(s) | |||
| NUTR 2110 - Human Nutrition | 3 credit hour(s) | |||
| PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 credit hour(s) | |||
Note**Must be completed within five years of applying; will accept BIO 2710 and BIO 2711 (Pathophysiology I and II) in lieu of re-taking Anatomy and Physiology I and II. | ||||
Required Sequence of Courses
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Term 1
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| Course Name | credit hour(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| NURS 1007 - Dosage Calculations (CR/NC) | 1 credit hour(s) | |||
| NURS 1080 - Introduction to Nursing | 9 credit hour(s) | |||
| NURS 1092 - Supplemental Lab (CR/NC) | 1 credit hour(s) | |||
Term 2
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| Course Name | credit hour(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| NURS 1580 - Nursing Care of the Adult Client | 9 credit hour(s) | |||
| NURS 1592 - Supplemental Lab (CR/NC) | 1 credit hour(s) | |||
| NURS 2002 - Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 credit hour(s) | |||
Term 3
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| Course Name | credit hour(s) | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| NURS 2080 - Family Nursing Across the Lifespan | 7 credit hour(s) | |||
Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing 48 credit hour(s)
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