Practical Nursing

About

The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to provide technical training to prepare members of the community and surrounding areas to become compe­tent providers of health care in hospitals, clinics, long-term health care facilities, and related industries. The program provides formal classroom instructions, active clinical participation, and skill lab demonstrations.

Overview

Information Detail
Time Commitment Full Time
Typical Program Length 12 Months
Clock Hours 1,296
Class Type Day
Credentials Certificate, Diploma
Total Tuition/Fees
Textbook/Supplies Cost

Program Credentials

Option NameHoursCredentials
Nurse Aid432Certificate
Practical Nurse1296Diploma

Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years old or older
  • Pass pre-requites
    • Anatomy and Physiology
    • Administer of Medication
  • Provide proof of immunization
  • Provide a current TB Skin Test
  • Provide a current Flu Shot
  • Provide a current Health Physical Examination
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
For more information regarding the practical nursing program, please contact Shatrina Taylor at (901) 543-6927.

Campus Locations

Main Campus
550 Alabama Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105

Curriculum/Courses

First Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Basic Nursing (Prof Voc Relations Nutrition Geriatrics)
Fundamentals
Administration of Medications and Basic IV Therapy
A&P
Clinical I
Second Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Pharmacology I
Mental Health
Medical & Surgical Nursing I
Maternity Health
Clinical II
Third Trimester: 
Worker Characteristic
Clinical III
Advanced Professional Vocational Relations
Pediatric Nursing
Pharmacology II
Medical and Surgical Nursing II

Books and Supplies Lists

Certifications

Tennessee Board of Nursing – Approved

Instructors

Tarunda Williams
901-543-6927
Laquinta Townsend
901-543-6926
Charnece Brown
901-543-6928
Trina Hall
901-543-2299

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