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Nurse (Practical) Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

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Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. 513901

Description

Contact: DeDe Denogean; 520-206-5140; ddenogean2@pima.edu 


A. Objective: Get comprehensive training and practical experience in nursing while preparing to become a licensed practical nurse. This program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to Apply to the Arizona State Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-PN


B. Total cost: In-state $9,943.75


C. List of books: Approximately $1500 for Book Bundle


D. List of supplies required and price (if available): Scrubs, stethoscope (depends on student $20-200) Manual Blood Pressure Cuff (Approx $20), Computer with camera (Depends on students choice $200-$1000), Pen Light ($10-20), Nursing Scissors ($6-20) [Low: 265.00; High: 1,260.00]


E. WIOA contact: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653


F. Website link: https://pima.edu/academics-programs/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/nursing/practical-nurse-cert/index.html


G. Additional information:
• A fingerprint clearance card may be required for County funding approval.
• Competitive entry. See an advisor.


Jacque Kaercher: A-H jkaercher@pima.edu
Dede Denogean: I-Q ddenogean2@pima.edu
Todd Slaney: R-Z tmslaney@pima.edu


Prerequisites: Accuplacer Testing:



  • Writeplacer (5) or WRT090 or 096 with a “C” or better or placement into WRT 101

  • Reading ( 249 ) REA 091 with a “C” or better or placement into REA 112

  • Arithmetic (263) MAT 092 or MAT 097 with a “C” or better or placement into MAT 142 or MAT 151


* Total Credit/ Curriculum Hours: 20 hours


Training weeks: 48


H. Refund policy: https://pima.edu/paying-for-college/paying-your-bill/refunds.html


I. Credentials:


   Industry-recognized: Yes


   Stackable: Yes; Nursing (ADN) AAS


   Portable: Yes; Training is recognized around Arizona and in other geographic areas


   Accredited Curriculum: Yes


J. Credential Attainment Rate: This is a new program. In 6-12 months, we will document how many people participated in the program, how many people completed the program, and how many people earned certifications.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

48

Hours

1000

Entrance Requirements

Course(s)

School

Pima Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Various PCC Campus Locations, Tucson, Arizona

Local WIB

6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima

Name of Credential

Practical Nurse Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - AZ State Board of Nursing

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

Yes

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$1,500.00 Book bundle

Testing/Exam Fees

$200.00 NCLEX-PN test fee

In-State Tuition

$6,125.75 Differential Tuition Pay B, In-State

Other Fees

$350.00 AZBN License fee

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$22,303.50 Differential Tuition Pay B, Out of State

Registration Fee

$508.00 Ea Sem $15 + Stud Serv & Tech Fee ea crd $3; $2.50

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$1,260.00 Scrubs , Stethoscope, Manual Blood Pressure Cuff, Computer with camera, Pen Light, Nursing Scissors

Total In-State Program Cost

$9,943.75

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$26,121.50

Demand Occupation(s)

29-1141.01Acute Care Nurses
$31.75 per hour
Required Certification: NCLEX-PN licensure
29-2061.00Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$24.51 per hour
Required Certification: NCLEX-PN licensure

Provider Status

Approved

Address

Various PCC Campus Locations, Tucson, Arizona 85709

Phone Number

(520) 206-4737

Web Address

https://www.pima.edu/academics-programs/degrees-certificates/health-sciences/nursing/practical-nurse-cert/index.html

Last Updated

Dec 09, 2024

Created

Jul 28, 2021

Renewal

Dec 09, 2026

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