The Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills essential for safe, effective entry level practical nursing practice. This option is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing; graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Nursing courses provide clinical experiences in health care settings, in addition to classroom study and laboratory practice. A student must maintain a grade of C or better in all required courses in order to move to the next level and to graduate from the program. Admission to the PN option is criterion based. A student may apply for readmission to this option one time, according to program policy. Many students complete most general education courses prior to the start of Practical Nursing I. The ADN Option provides Advanced Placement for the LPN. A minimum of 47 credit hours are required for graduation.

Accreditation:

The Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850; Atlanta, Georgia 30326; (404) 975-5000

Additional Admissions Criteria

Enrollment Services will provide additional admissions criteria for this program. All admission criteria are available on the NECC website at http://www.necc.mass.edu/academics/courses-programs/areas/health/required-form/

Information Session Dates:

http://www.necc.mass.edu/academics/courses-programs/areas/health/information-sessions/

CORI/CHRI/SORI:

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit http://www.necc.mass.edu/cori-sori.

CPR:

Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/ Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

Drug Screening:

Students enrolled in this academic program may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health:

Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.

Student Professional Liability Insurance:

Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.