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Nursing - PN - Diploma

The Nursing PN diploma prepares students to care for acutely and chronically ill patients, to help rehabilitate patients, and to share in the prevention of illness. HGTC's curriculum combines classroom instruction with laboratory practice and clinical experience in various settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon successful completion of this examination and appropriate board licensure, the candidate will be designated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
For more information about Health Science Admissions visit: www.hgtc.edu/healthscience.
For more information, please contact a Health Science Advisor.
The Practical nursing program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College at the Grand Strand
Campus and Georgetown Campuses located in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina,
is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.
For more information on HGTC's accreditations, visit our accreditations page.
Mission Statement
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College Department of Nursing is committed to supporting
and implementing the mission statement of the College by:
a) Providing quality educational programs that prepare competent practical nursing
and associate degree nursing graduates for entry level employment in a variety of
contemporary health care environments and thereby contribute to meeting health care
needs and supporting economic progress of the diverse communities served.
b) Promoting a student-centered learning environment that fosters the development
of nursing professionals who demonstrate a commitment to safe, patient-centered care
through effective clinical decisions, collaborative skills, and technological proficiency.
c) Providing an educational foundation that inspires a commitment to lifelong career
education and professional growth.
d) Supporting the creation of alternative avenues for entry into nursing education
programs that addresses community needs.
Learning Outcomes
1. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a safe environment
within heath care settings.
2. Make decisions using critical thinking and information technology, which
reflect competence in practical nursing judgments and problem solving skills.
3. Deliver effective coordinated patient care by communicating and
collaborating with other health care team members.
4. Practice within ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for licensed practical
nurses.
5. Administer patient centered care that combines recognition of individual
needs with a respect for diversity.
Career Outlook
A well-qualified nursing staff is essential for high-quality healthcare. This ongoing need presents graduates of HGTC's Nursing program with a wealth of employment opportunities and excellent earning potential. Nurses may find employment in the following settings:
- Hospitals
- Doctor's offices
- Schools
- Extended-care facilities
- Clinics
- Private industry
For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's College Central Network for more employment resources.
PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements Students must pass a criminal background check and urine drug screening 30 days prior to starting clinical each semester. |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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FALL START - First Semester |
Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
BIO 210 | Anatomy Physiology I | 4 |
MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
PNR 110 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 5 |
PNR 120 | Medical/Surgical Nursing I | 5 |
PNR 121 | Fundamentals of Pharmacology | 2 |
TOTAL | 19 | |
Second Semester | ||
BIO 211 | Anatomy Physiology II | 4 |
PNR 111 | Nutrition & Diet Therapies Across the Lifespan | 1 |
PNR 130 | Medical/Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
PNR 154 | Maternal/Infant/Child Nursing | 5 |
TOTAL | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
PNR 140 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 5 |
PNR 183 | Special Topics in PNR | 3 |
PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
TOTAL | 14 | |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
48 |
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SUMMER START - First Semester |
Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
BIO 210 | Anatomy Physiology I | 4 |
MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
PNR 110 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 5 |
PNR 121 | Fundamentals of Pharmacology | 2 |
TOTAL | 14 | |
Second Semester | ||
BIO 211 | Anatomy Physiology II | 4 |
PNR 111 | Nutrition & Diet Therapies Across the Lifespan | 1 |
PNR 120 | Medical/Surgical Nursing I | 5 |
PNR 130 | Medical/Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
TOTAL | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
PNR 154 | Maternal/Infant/Child Nursing | 5 |
PNR 140 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 3 |
PNR 183 | Special Topics in PNR | 3 |
PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
TOTAL | 19 | |
Total Credit Hours |
48 |