Practical Nursing

Note: The TEAS is NO longer required as an admission requirement for the Nursing Programs.

1. Admission to all RCC Health Science programs is a competitive process. Applicants are evaluated based on the following factors: academic performance, references, and academic degrees.
2. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater in the Practical Nursing general education courses by the published deadline date for submitting complete program checklists to the Admissions Office. Applicants not meeting the cumulative GPA requirements will not be reviewed by the program area for admission. For the Practical Nursing Program, the GPA calculation will be based upon grades earned in the following courses: BIO 168, BIO 169, ENG 111, PSY 150.
3. A point system is followed to evaluate health science program applications. Applicants earn points based on academic performance, references, and academic degrees. Point distribution is outlined on the program checklist.
4. Complete the Health Science Admission Checklist packet by the specific deadline. Official Practical Nursing Admission Checklists may be printed from the Application tab on the Practical Nursing webpage.
5. Students must be able to fulfill all essential functions as outlined in the health sciences admission policy.
6. Provisionally accepted students must submit a criminal background check, drug screening, and medical review/screen to include physical examination and immunizations. All fees associated with the criminal background check, drug screen, and medical review will be the responsibility of the student.
7. Provisionally accepted students previously enrolled in any other Nursing programs must submit a letter from the program director.
8. It is the student’s responsibility to review all program materials and to stay current with the program requirements, policies, and procedures.

Interested applicants should contact the Department of Nursing.

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)
  • $22.62/HR
  • $47,050/YR

Clinical Compliance Policy

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

Student Handbook

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.

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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.