In the first semester of Practical Nursing, students will learn the fundamentals of nursing that include communication, human anatomy, body function, and nutrition, as related to patients/clients across the life cycle. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills.
This specialty program is available by application to high school students in grade 12 and includes both Practical Nursing 1 (Semester) and Practical Nursing 2 (Semester). Visit www.pwcs.edu/practicalnursing to learn more and to submit an application.
This course connects to the following career pathways:
Health Science - Practical Nursing
Admission by application
Prerequisites
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, and Introduction to Health and Medical Science, recommended