The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare the student to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program consists of both classroom instruction and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies.
Since man is a biological, psychological, and spiritual being who is evolving across the life span, it is essential that nursing needs be met by caring, supportive persons who recognize the many facets and who respect individuality. The program content has been developed utilizing the Administrative Rules for the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE). The nursing program incorporates the concepts of holistic nursing, hierarchy of needs, stress and adaptation, creative problem-solving, and psychosocial development.
Students who are unable to complete the Practical Nursing Program may be awarded a Certificate in Nursing Assistant if they satisfactorily complete and can demonstrate the competencies of OBRA skills, as determined by the instructor, and complete a minimum of 40 hours of clinical activities.
Upon graduation, the student is awarded a diploma and is eligible to take the National Council of State Boards Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nurses.
Students should note that some courses have prerequisites, which must be successfully completed before enrolling into upper level courses. All course work must be completed with at least 80% or above for program progression and completion.
Students entering the Practical Nursing program will be enrolled in the AAS degree and be advised to follow the mapped curriculum which matriculates students using a cohort model. Students completing the required ANUR coursework and opting not to complete the general education courses will earn the technical diploma. Students completing the required general education coursework will graduate with the AAS degree. Graduates will be eligible to apply for licensure by examination to practice as a practical nurse. LSBPNE does not require students to complete the AAS degree to apply for licensure.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| ANUR 1040 | PN Anatomy & Physiology | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 1233 | Nursing Fundamentals I | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| ANUR 1240 | Nursing Fundamentals II | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| ANUR 1350 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | ||||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ANUR 2103 | Basic Nutrition | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ANUR 2110 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts I | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 2112 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Applications I | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ANUR 2323 | Pediatric Nursing | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 12.5 | ||||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ANUR 1450 | Basic Pharmacology | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ANUR 2223 | Mental Health Nursing Concepts | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 6.5 | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| ANUR 2210 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts II | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 2212 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Applications II | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ANUR 2230 | IV Therapy Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ANUR 2243 | Maternal/Neonate Nursing | 2 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 13.5 | ||||
| Semester 5 | ||||
| ANUR 2310 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts III | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 2312 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Applications III | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ANUR 2340 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ANUR 2353 | Practical Nursing Professionalism | 2.5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| 13.5 | ||||
| Semester 6 | ||||
| General Ed | English Composition | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| General Ed | Mathematics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| General Ed | Humanities | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| General Ed | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| General Ed | Biological Science | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | ||||
| AAS – Practical Nursing | 77 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1740 | |||
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| ANUR 1040 | PN Anatomy & Physiology | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 1233 | Nursing Fundamentals I | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| ANUR 1240 | Nursing Fundamentals II | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| ANUR 1350 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | ||||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ANUR 2103 | Basic Nutrition | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ANUR 2110 | Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts I | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 2112 | Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Applications I | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ANUR 2323 | Pediatric Nursing | 2 | .5 | 2.5 |
| 12.5 | ||||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| ANUR 1450 | Basic Pharmacology | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ANUR 2223 | Mental Health Nursing Concepts | 2 | .5 | 2.5 |
| 6.5 | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| ANUR 2210 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts II | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 2212 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Applications II | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ANUR 2230 | IV Therapy Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ANUR 2243 | Maternal/Neonate Nursing | 2 | .5 | 2.5 |
| 13.5 | ||||
| Semester 5 | ||||
| ANUR 2310 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts III | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| ANUR 2312 | Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Applications III | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| ANUR 2340 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ANUR 2353 | PN Professionalism | 2.5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| TD – Practical Nursing (62) | 13.5 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1515 | |||
*The order of classes is subject to change.
CIP Code: 513901
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Length: 77 Semester Credit Hours
| Term | Lake Charles | Lamar Salter | Morgan Smith | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | 95.45% | 100% | ||
| December 2019 | 93.33% | 100% | ||
| May 2020 | 83.33% | |||
| December 2020 | 100% | 100% | ||
| May 2021 | 93.33% | |||
| December 2021 | 100% | 100% | ||
| May 2022 | 92.31% | 100% | ||
| December 2022 | 100% | |||
| May 2023 | Pending | Pending | Pending | |
| December 2023 |
| Location | Semester |
|---|---|
| Lake Charles and Lamar Salter | Every Fall Semester |
| Morgan Smith and Oakdale | Fall 2023 |
| Morgan Smith and Oakdale | Fall 2025 |
| Morgan Smith and Oakdale | Fall 2027 |
Racheal Bilbo, MSN, RN
Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
Lake Charles Campus
(337) 421-6594 ext. 4511
Jenae Cormier, BSN, RN
Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
Jennings Instructional Site
(337) 824-4812 ext. 4660
Gary Soileau, ADN, RN
Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
Oakdale Instructional Site
(318) 335-3944 ext. 4561
Britney Fox, BSN, RN
Practical Nursing Program Coordinator
(337) 537-3135 ext. 2211