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 Core Program: $ 16,519
- Resident Tuition: $ 6,795
- Technology Fees: $ 630
- One Time Credit Enrollment Fee: $ 31
- General Student Fees: $ 425
- Online Course Fee: $ 0
- Books / Course Materials: $ 745 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 3,000 (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: $ 2,922 (nursing kit, uniforms/stethoscope/shoes, uniform laundry, and ID badge)
- Differential Fees: $ 1971
Estimated Cost of Prerequisites: $ 5,045
- Resident Tuition: $ 4,228
- Technology Fees: $ 392
- General Student Fees: $ 425
- 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: create evidence-based, individualized, developmentally appropriate plans of care that are dynamic and based on changing needs of patient and family
PLO 2 - Quality & Safety: The student will apply evidence-based interventions, agency policy and procedure, and clinical practice guidelines in the provision of client care in the acute care setting
PLO 3 - Clinical Decision Making: The student will utilize the clinical decision model to guide client-centered, developmentally and culturally appropriate, evidence based decision making in the acute care setting
PLO 4 - Professionalism: The student will analyze potential legal and ethical issues related to patient decision-making and informed consent in acute care settings
PLO 5 - Teamwork & Collaboration: The student will implement discharge plans in collaboration with the client, family, and health care team
PLO 6 - Informatics & Technology: The student will apply knowledge of client data and nursing interventions that minimizes risk of harm to self, clients, and others
Admission Information
Go to the Licensed Practical Nursing 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.
MTH: See Footnote 1.
BI 231Z has a prereq of
BI 112. Students who transfer in the equivalent of
BI 231Z 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.
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted.
| WR 227Z/WR 227HZ | Technical Writing | 4 |
| NRS 110A | Foundations of Professional Nursing and Health Promotion | 4 |
| NRS 110B | Foundations of Professional Nursing and Health Promotion - Clinical Lab | 5 |
| NRS 111A | Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness 1 | 2 |
| NRS 111B | Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness 1 - Clinical Lab | 4 |
| NRS 112A | Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I | 2 |
| NRS 112B | Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I - Clinical Lab | 5 |
| NRS 234 | Pathophysiological Processes for Nursing 1 | 2 |
| NRS 235 | Pathophysiological Processes for Nursing 2 | 2 |
| NRS 236 | Pathophysiological Processes for Nursing 3 | 2 |
| NRS 237 | Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing 1 | 2 |
| NRS 238 | Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing 2 | 2 |
| NRS 239 | Clinical Pharmacology For Nursing 3 | 2 |
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.
Accepted alternative to WR 227Z is WR 122Z. It is recommended that students also complete WR 122Z by Fall Term of program entry.
Also, if students have previously taken WR 121Z &/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 121Z, WR 122Z, and WR 123 or WR 227Z (Honors "H" or CCN "Z" versions are acceptable).
3 – NRS 110A 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 233Z 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
As of July 3, 2023, the Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing programs at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View ACEN accreditation information
Sample Term Planner
Practical Nursing Sample Term Planner
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.