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Professional & Technical Education Certificate & Degree Programs + Indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites. ++ Indicates any module suffixed courses. 120 5. High School diploma or GED is required for the Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing. Applicants must signify that they meet this requirement by providing high school diploma/transcripts or GED completion OR by signing the nursing application page containing the `Declaration of High School Graduation or GED completion`. In some instances, high school diploma/transcripts or proof of GED completion may be required. 6. All applicants holding or receiving a certificate as a Nursing Assisting and/or license as a Practical Nurse must remain in good standing with the Board of Nursing. Once enrolled, students receiving any disciplinary actions against their certificate or license must notify the Nursing Program Chair within five (5) school days. The Nursing Program Chair reserves the right to restrict the student`s participation in clinical experiences and involvement in patient care until the certificate and/or license is valid and unrestricted. Program Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................. 0-6 Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) (0) OR Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) (0) OR NUR158 Nurse Assisting (6) OR Equivalent (0-6) OR Waived by the Nursing Program Director for Military Veterans demonstrating equivalent work experience ............................................................................................................................................................. 0-6 Required Courses ..................................................................................................................................................22-23 Students should meet with Nursing Program Director to make appropriate course selection for NUR180PN or NUR150. NUR160PN+ Practical Nursing Theory and Science I ............................................................................................11 NUR180PN+ Practical Nursing Theory and Science II (11) OR NUR150+ Practical Nurse Bridge Course (12) ...................................................................................................11-12 PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN PRACTICAL NURSING (35 - 45 CREDITS; CODE 5957 ) The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Practical Nursing Program is available at eight of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of healthcare settings. Practical Nursing Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national exam for the practical nurse license. Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing. The Certificate of Completion Practical Nursing 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 Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix 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 Arizona 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.