Practical Nurse
Career Studies and Workforce Development Division
Certificate Type: One Year
Contact: Tara Leier, tleier@trcc.edu
Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The purpose of the Practical Nursing program at Three Rivers College is to prepare students to achieve a one-year certificate in Practical Nursing and be successful in obtaining licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing program instills knowledge, skills, and professional values to prepare individuals to enter the workforce and provide safe, effective nursing care for clients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Nursing education courses are included in the program of study; clinical laboratory experiences are planned in local healthcare facilities under the direct guidance of the nursing faculty. Students enrolled in the nursing program have the same privileges and responsibilities afforded all students of the College.
Three Rivers College’s Practical Nursing program is fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing: 573-751-0681, www.pr.mo.gov.
First Block
Spring Semester
*Option for ALHE 127 (Must Complete Both)
| BIOL 231 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 232 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
BIOL 231 and BIOL 232: These courses require a letter grade of “B” or higher for progression in the Practical Nursing Program.
Second Block
Summer Semester
Third Block
Fall Semester
| PNRS 119 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 7 |
| PNRS 135 | OB/Peds Nursing | 5 |
| PNRS 136 | Personal, Vocational, Leader Concepts | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Please see individual course descriptions for prerequisites, corequisites, and/or other requirements.
Program Outcomes
- Utilize the nursing process to provide safe client care within a health care team.
- Interpret clients’ diverse backgrounds across the lifespan to provide individualized nursing care.
- Use effective communication as a member of the health care team.
- Demonstrate safe, effective nursing care within the scope of practice for the practical nurse while maintaining legal/ethical standards.
- Discover strategies to promote personal success.
- Apply basic knowledge of mathematics; anatomy and physiology; and human growth and development to the practical nurse role.