Practical Nursing Certificate

The Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion is designed for students who wish to complete their education and obtain licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).   A Certificate of Completion includes a minimum of one course in composition, math and human relations, in addition to the major courses.

Requirements for Admission

1. Fulfill requirements for admission to USU.
2. Submit transcript(s) for the following prerequisites: high school chemistry or equivalent, high school biology or equivalent, a documented math competency (through a college entrance exam or by completion of MATH 1010  ); and the following college courses:  ENGL 1010 , FCHD 1500 , and PSY 1010  .
3. Receive a score of proficient or higher on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).
4. Possess personal characteristics conducive to working and relating with others.
5. Provide for transportation to clinical sites.
6. Possess mental and physical health, which would permit the applicant to safely and competently practice nursing.
7. After acceptance: Submit results of a criminal background check and a negative drug screen.

The following courses are required for the Certificate of Completion in the Practical Nursing Program:

• BIOL 2060 - Elementary Microbiology 4  
• BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4  
• BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4  
• ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3  
• FCHD 1500 - Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS) 3  
• NURS 1010 - Introduction to Nursing 2  
• NURS 1020 - Fundamental Concepts of Nursing 5  
• NURS 1030 - Fundamental Concepts of Nursing Clinical 4  
• NURS 1110 - Pharmacology 3  
• NURS 1120 - Family Nursing I 1  
• NURS 1220 - Nursing Process I 3  
• NURS 1230 - Nursing Process I Clinical 4  
• PSY 1010 - General Psychology (BSS) 3