The purpose of this program is to prepare the student for a certificate in Practical Nursing (PN), which meets the educational requirements for the national exam for PN licensure (NCLEX-PN).
Cost
Estimated Cost for Program: $ 16,245
- Resident Tuition: $ 6,261*
- Technology Fees: $ 585
- General Student Fees: $ 407**
- Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 750 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 2,636 (certifications-licensure-exams, health insurance, application fee, background check, drug/alcohol screening, CPR, Kaplan/DocuCare/ELNEC learning modules, and American Data Bank account)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 1,335*** (nursing kit, uniforms/stethoscope/shoes, uniform laundry, ID badge and computer)
- Differential Fees: $ 4,297****
Estimated Cost of Prerequisites: $ 4,058
- Resident Tuition: $ 3,339*
- Technology Fees: $ 312
- General Student Fees: $ 407**
- Online Course Fee: $ 0 (if applicable)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives). Any prerequisites required prior to the entry of the program will be listed separately.
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Client-centered Care: deliver client centered nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of settings
PLO 2 - Quality and Safety: deliver quality nursing care that minimizes risk to clients, self, and others.
PLO 3 - Clinical Decision-Making: execute the nursing process in the provision of nursing care in a variety of settings
PLO 4 - Professionalism: execute nursing care that reflects integrity, accountability, legal and ethical principles and complies with the standards of the Nurse Practice Act
PLO 5 - Informatics and Technology: utilize the appropriate technology and informatics relative to client care
PLO 6 - Teamwork and Collaboration: effectively apply collaborative communication skills in a self-directed manner with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team
Admission Information
For information about this program and the application packet, please see https://www.lanecc.edu/programs-academics/areas-study/health-medical-and-fitness/licensed-practical-nurse
Drug testing, criminal background check, and immunizations are required.
Program Requirements
Prerequisites Prior to Applying
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted.
| BI 112 | Cell Biology for Health Occupations | 4 |
| BI 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| MTH 052 | Math for Health and Physical Sciences | 4 |
| | Or | |
| MTH 098 | Math Literacy | 5 |
MTH: See Footnote 1.
BI 112: this course is the required prerequisite for BI 231. Students who transfer in the equivalent of BI 231, do not need to take BI 112.
Note: In order to be competitive in the selection process, you may need additional courses. Work with your academic advisor.
Prerequisites Prior to Admissions
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted.
| HP 100 | Medical Terminology 1 | 3 |
| PSY 215 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| BI 232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| BI 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 | 4 |
| | Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification (required) | |
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted (except for PN 101B, PN 102B, & PN 103B).
WR 121/122: See Footnote 2.
PN 101A: See Footnote 3.
Footnotes
1 – Any MTH course above MTH 052 (MTH 095 or higher is required for RN program; MTH 095 has prerequisites of MTH 065 or MTH 070)
2 – WR 121 is required to be completed prior to Fall Term of program entry. It is recommended that students also complete WR 122 by Fall Term of program entry. If students have taken WR 121 and / or WR 122 as 3-credit courses, they must take an additional Writing course to equal a minimum of 8 credits. Take the following three-course, alternative writing sequence: WR 121, WR 122, and WR 123 or WR 227 (Honors or CCN "Z" versions are acceptable).
3 – PN 101A meets the Human Relations requirement and cannot be substituted
Notes
- The most recent BI 233 course must have been completed within 7 years prior to starting the PN Program.
- AAS: Nursing students can apply to graduate in this program after completing the first year of the AAS.
Licensing and Certification
Nursing Approval: Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) 27938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Portland, OR, 971.673.0685, https://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/Pages/index.aspx
Licensing and Certification: Completion of this program gives a student a Certificate in Practical Nursing, which meets the educational requirements for the National Exam for PN licensure (NCLEX-PN).