2019-2020 Catalog

Graduation Policy

The Practical Nursing Program follows the college’s general graduation requirements as detailed in the college catalog: www.berkshirecc.edu/catalog as well as PN program-specific graduation requirements as noted in the college catalog:  www.berkshirecc.edu/catalog and as indicated below:

PN Program Graduation Requirements

The PN program follows BCC policy with additional nursing program requirements.  Nursing students must obtain a grade of 75% or greater in nursing courses and must pass clinical.

To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following additional requirements:

 

PROGRAM COURSES

Prerequisite Courses

BIO-150 Intro to Human Body
PSY-107 Introductory Psychology
ENG-101 Composition 1

PRACTICAL NURSE COURSES

LPN-142 Health Maintenance of the Adult & Aging
LPN-145 Gerontology Practicum
LPN-152 Health Alterations of the Adult & Aging
LPN-162 Health Care of the Family

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated college-level skills in reading & writing
Minimum Cumulative Average Overall
Program requirements

47 CREDITS

 

3
3
3

 

15
2
15
6

 

 
2.000
2.000
 

 

Revised: PN Faculty Committee, 1/2/19; Reviewed: 12/4/19