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) |
| PNN231 | Pharmacology | 3 credits | Fall Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN500 | Leadership & Professional Nursing | 1 credit | Fall Term 2 (8 weeks) |
| PNN403 | Mental Health Concepts | 2 credits | Fall Term 2 (8 weeks) |
| PNN426 | Introduction to Obstetrics & Pediatrics | 4.5 credits | Spring Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN526 | Nursing Care of Adult Client I | 8 credits | Spring Term (16 weeks) |
| PNN530 | Adult Client III | 3.5 credits | Summer Term (5 weeks) |
| PNN540 | Leadership Clinical Experience | 1 credit | Summer Term (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.
