Practical Nursing - Paradise Valley Community College

Practical Nursing from Paradise Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Nursing Practice degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion (CCL) Program is available at nine of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of healthcare settings. The Practical Nursing Program provides eligibility for students to apply for the national exam for the practical nurse license. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing . The Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion (CCL) Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing . Program offerings: This program is offered at the following sites: Chandler Gilbert Community College Estrella Mountain Community College GateWay Community College Glendale Community College Mesa Community College Mesa Community College/Boswell Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix College Rio Salado College Scottsdale Community College Waiver of Licensure/Certification Guarantee: Admission or graduation from the Nursing Program does not guarantee obtaining a license to practice nursing . Licensure requirements and the subsequent procedures are the exclusive right and responsibility of the State Board of Nursing. Students must satisfy the requirements of the Nurse Practice Act: Statutes, Rules and Regulations, independently of any college or school requirements for graduation. Pursuant to A.R.S. 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting this application. If you cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years, the Board cannot process your application. All nurse applicants for certification and licensure will be fingerprinted to permit the Department of Public Safety to obtain state and federal criminal history information. If there is any question about eligibility for licensure or certification, contact the nursing education consultant at the Arizona State Board of Nursing (602-11 889-5150). Health Declaration: It is essential that Nursing students be able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At a minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time and perform bending activities. The clinical nursing experience also places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients\\\' lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program prior to making application. Health & Safety Requirements for the Nursing Program: 1. Students must submit a completed Health and Safety Documentation Checklist verifying completion of all requirements and maintain current status throughout the program. 2. Students must submit the Health Declaration Form signed by a licensed health care provider. 3. Students must test negative on a timed urine drug screen. 4. Students must provide a copy of their current and valid Finger Print Clearance Card upon application. Grade Requirements: Students must obtain a \\\"C\\\" grade or better or pass in \\\"P/Z\\\" graded courses in all courses in program. Course Fee Information: Please see class schedule for information regarding course fees. University Transfer Students: For students planning a University Program Students who are planning to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing may obtain their prerequisite courses at the Maricopa Community Colleges. For information on courses that meet requirements for admission into a baccalaureate program, please contact a program advisor. PRACTICAL NURSE EXIT OPTION Following completion of the practical nurse level program of study, the student is eligible to apply for licensure as a practical nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses (L.P.N.) are employed in acute, long-term, and community-based health care agencies under the direction of a registered nurse. Practical Nurses function within their legal scope of practice and use professional standards of care in illness care and health promotion activities for clients and families across the life span. The Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission View more details on Paradise Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nursing Practice courses.