
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
- Overview
- Programs of Study
- Faculty & Staff
- APPLICATION
- INFORMATION SESSIONS
- COST
- Career Outlook
-
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Average Salary
- Licensed Practical Nurse (BLS)
- $47,050/YR
- $22.62/HR
- Licensed Practical Nurse (BLS)
- Essential Skills
-
Highly motivated to provide quality patient care to a diverse population, a strong sense of ethical behavior, ability to work well with others and effective oral and written communication skills
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training and range from 64 to 76 semester hour credits. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs within two years. All two-year degree programs at RCC comply with the program standards established by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). In addition to major course work, associate in applied science degree programs require a minimum of 15 semester hour credits of general education.
- PRACTICAL NURSING DIPLOMA
-
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.
Find more information about Loading….
The Practical Nursing Diploma Degree is a 44-credit hour program. There is a basic core of 30 credit hours. The program also consists of 14 general education credit hours.
![]() |
HEDGPETH, MARIEInterim Director | Building 17
|
![]() |
NICHOLS, LYLIAInstructor | Building 17
|
![]() |
OXENDINE, FELECIAAdministrative Assistant | Building 17 |
Browser Must Be Up To Date To Complete Online
Practical Nursing Application 2023
Health Science Application Reference Form
All Information Sessions are Virtual
Link Below 
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/8a2cf8df074e4dea97cf416853a87ee9
Spring ’23 Information Session
-
- Thursday, March 9, 2023
- Thursday, April 20, 2023
Summer ’23 Information Session
All program options will be covered during the one Information Session, so there’s no need to attend multiple days. Tell us you are coming on Facebook