Health and Public Services
PRACTICAL NURSING
DIPLOMA (D)
Be a Nurse. Make a Difference.
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.
Ready to Begin?
Pre-Nursing: Students are admitted under the Associate in General Education (Nursing) Degree until they have met the admissions requirements for the program. Faculty members advise students as to the courses they should take before formal admission. All developmental requirements may need to be completed before admission or registration into some courses.
To make an appointment with the Pre-Admission Counselor,
reach out to healthsciences@alamancecc.edu or call 336-506-4246.
We offer a day option for the program which begins every Spring semester. Students can complete their diploma in 3 semesters.
Upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-PN, students are eligible to work in hospitals, physician offices, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare services, insurance companies, outpatient clinics, and schools.
A typical week in nursing school (just NUR courses):
- 2 lecture days (3-4 hours each day)
- 1 clinical day (12 hours)
- 1 lab day (6 hours) during the first semester only
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Nursing - Practical Nursing Estimated Costs and Fees |
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Student Activity Fee |
$35.00 |
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Curriculum Instructional Technology Fee |
$27.00 |
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College Access, Parking & Security (CAPS) Fee |
$18.00 |
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Student Accident Insurance |
$1.00 |
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Online achievement Testing, Scrubs, Personal nursing equipment, TB blood test, vaccinations, and physical, criminal background check, urine drug screen, BLS, lab fee, rotation manager registration fee, NCLEX Voucher, nursing pin |
$3500.00 |
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Malpractice Insurance |
$48.00 |
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*Does not include cost of tuition. Tuition will vary from semester to semester depending on the number of credit hours taken. |
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Have you applied for Financial aid? Please visit Financial Aid for instructions |
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- Complete your application to Alamance Community College (including your NC Residency Certification and official transcripts)
- View the online Nursing Information presentation and complete the quiz
- Complete the ATI TEAS exam (within 24 months of the application deadline)
- Complete the Selective Admissions application
Documents you might need for the online application:
- Verification of active status on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry (click here)
- Screenshot or copy of the email confirming your responses for the quiz
- Official ATI TEAS exam score
- Verification of certifications eligible for additional points: EMT, CNA II, CMA, RMA, Veteran with military medical training (i.e., Combat Medic, Corpsmen), or Paramedic
Nursing Application Due May 31, 2024 |
Questions? Contact Us.
Darlene Listopad
Department Head
dmlistopad035@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4180
Health Science Advisor
healthsciences@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4246
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PRACTICAL NURSING START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY |