Nursing, Practical (PN)
Applications for the Practical Nursing program are accepted throughout the year, with a new class beginning each fall.
- MCC Practical Nursing Program Mission/Vision/
Core Values, Philosophy, Organizational Framework - MCC Practical Nursing Program costs
PN Curriculum
When student has been officially accepted into the Practical Nursing program, each student will take these courses:
| PNN113 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 6.5 credits | Fall Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN404 | Introduction to Behavioral Health | 3 credits | Fall Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN231 | Pharmacology | 3 credits | Fall (16 weeks) |
| PNN427 | Introduction to Maternal Childcare | 2 credits | Spring Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN537 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult | 11 credits | Spring Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN544 | Transitions to Practical Nursing Practice | 4 credit | Summer (5 weeks) |
Clinical Requirements
Practical Nursing students must complete clinical rotations while in the program. The total number of clinical hours required for the entire Practical Nursing program is broken down between six different clinical rotations and a preceptorship at the end of the program. Each student will gain clinical experience in the areas of Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Geriatrics in both the hospital and long-term care settings. Clinical rotations are taught by full-time nursing faculty and adjunct clinical nursing faculty.
- Licensure Information (Our program meets all requirements for licensure in the states of Iowa and Illinois. If you plan to pursue your first license in a different state please make an appointment with the Associate Dean of Health Occupations.)
