Practical Nursing
Provide Basic Nursing Care in Medical & Assisted Living Environments
The Practical Nursing Program at Pickens Technical College provides thorough training in various areas of nursing, including medical-surgical, maternal-infant, pediatric, and geriatric nursing. As part of the program, students will participate in supervised clinical experience courses. After finishing the program, students will have the opportunity to take the National Council State Board of Practical Nursing Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing. This will allow them to pursue careers in the healthcare field.
Pickens Technical College student success is evident in our program outcomes. For 2022-2024 the practical nursing students testing with the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)- PN achieved an ultimate NCLEX-PN pass rate of 84.4 %. Our students have 91.2% program complete rate for 2022-2024 and 98% employment response rate.
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Industry Skills
- Record patient medical histories
- Administration of medications promoting patient health
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
- Administer basic healthcare or medical treatments
- Healthcare workplace collaboration
Accredited Courses
38.5 college credits
- NUR 1001 Pharmacology Calculations
- NUR 1002 Alterations in Adult Health I
- NUR 1003 Basic Assessment for the PN
- NUR 1004 Alterations in Adult Health II
- NUR 1005 Practical Nursing Arts and Skills
- NUR 1010 Pharmacology Practical Nursing
- NUR 1011 Advancement into Practical Nursing
- NUR 1013 Basic Concepts MA NB Nursing
- NUR 1014 Basic Concepts Peds Nursing
- NUR 1015 Basic Concepts Mental Health
- NUR 1016 Basic Concepts of Geri Nursing
- NUR 1070 Clinical I
- NUR 1071 Clinical II
- NUR 1072 Clinical III
- NUR 1073 Clinical IV
- NUR 2001 IV Therapy for LPN
Program Experience
- Students learn the science of practicals in lecture, lab, and clinical settings
- Students gain experience in a simulated medical environment with industry-grade equipment
- Enrollment options are available for only post-secondary students
- Off-site clinicals are built into the curriculum
- The curriculum includes on-site simulation labs for practical application of the curriculum
- 1 year of classes
Dr. Jane Idika, MSN, BSN, RN
Interim Nursing Education Director, Practical Nursing
303-344-4910 ext. 27714
jcidika@aurorak12.org
Certifications & Degrees
- DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Accreditation
The Licensed Practical Nursing program at Pickens Technical College located in Aurora, Colorado is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN):
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Licensed Practical Nursing program is Good Cause. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program here.