Certificate of Completion in Fast Track Practical Nursing

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
NCE150 or
NUR158		 Basic Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Assisting OR Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
OR Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) OR Equivalent
OR Waived by Nursing Program Director for Military Veterans demonstrating equivalent work experience 		0–4.5

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
NUR160PN Practical Nursing Theory and Science I Critical course Gateway course 11

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
NUR180PN or
NUR150		 Practical Nursing Theory and Science II or Practical Nurse Bridge Course Critical course 11–12

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.