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: $ 16,305
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Resident Tuition: $ 6,525
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Technology Fees: $ 630
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General Student Fees: $ 480
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Online Course Fee: $ 0
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Books / Course Materials: $ 745 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Program Specific Fees: $ 2,980 (certifications-licensure-exams, health insurance, application fee, background check, drug/alcohol screening, CPR, Kaplan/DocuCare/ELNEC learning modules, and American Data Bank account)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 476 (nursing kit, uniforms/stethoscope/shoes, uniform laundry, and ID badge)
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Differential Fees: $ 4,469
Estimated Cost of Prerequisites: $ 4,902
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Resident Tuition: $ 4,060
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Technology Fees: $ 392
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General Student Fees: $ 450
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Online Course Fee: $ 0
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
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
Go to the program website for information about this program and the application packet.
Drug testing, criminal background check, and immunizations are required.
Please visit the Oregon Health Authority's Health Profession Student Clinical Training Standards.
Program Requirements
Prerequisites Prior to Applying
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted.
| BI 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| Choose ONE of the following courses: | |
| MTH 052 | Math for Health and Physical Sciences | 4 |
| MTH 065 | Elementary Algebra | 4 |
| MTH 095 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
MTH: See Footnote 1.
BI 231 has a prereq of BI 112. 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.
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| 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 |
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).
Footnotes
1 – Accepted alternative: any math (MTH/STAT) course above MTH 095 (MTH 095 or higher is required for RN program)
2 – WR 121Z is required to be completed prior to Fall Term of program entry. It is recommended that students also complete WR 122Z by Fall Term of program entry. If students have previously taken WR 121 and or WR 122 equivalents 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 121Z, WR 122Z, and WR 123 or WR 227Z (Honors "H" or CCN "Z" versions are acceptable)
3 – PN 101A meets the Human Relations requirement and cannot be substituted
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- Writing and Math courses may necessitate placement testing. Learn more about placement testing at Lane.
- 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
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).
Accreditation
Effective July 3rd, 2023, the Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing program at Lane Community College in Eugene Oregon is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on July 3, 2025.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program.
*Type of program: practical, diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master’s, master’s/post-master’s certificate, post-master’s certificate, clinical doctorate, clinical doctorate/DNP clinical doctorate specialist certificate, or DNP clinical doctorate specialist certificate.
Note: Upon granting initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the ACEN Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.