Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing
Start Dates
Spring/Fall 2027
Credits/Program Length
27 Program Credits
12 Prerequisite Credits
39 Total Credits
Estimated Cost
$4000
(subject to change without notice)Paying For College
Pell Grants, scholarships, and VA benefits may be available for eligible programs
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Program Overview
This selective admission program is completed in two semesters and prepares students to meet the State of Utah Practical Nursing licensure requirements, including eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN. Students learn to provide safe, ethical, and patient-centered care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians across a variety of healthcare settings. The curriculum includes medical terminology, fundamentals of nursing practice, medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing, public health, and pharmacology. Skills developed include medication administration, patient monitoring, clinical judgment, communication, infection control, documentation using electronic health records, and hands-on lab and clinical experiences.
What you will learn
- Provide safe, ethical, and patient-centered care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
- Apply medical terminology in healthcare settings.
- Understand the fundamentals of nursing practice.
- Develop knowledge of medical-surgical nursing concepts and procedures.
- Explore mental health nursing and patient support strategies.
- Learn principles of public health and community care.
- Understand pharmacology and safe medication practices.
- Administer medications safely and accurately.
- Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes in health status.
- Strengthen clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Implement infection prevention and control measures.
- Document patient care using electronic health records (EHRs).
- Gain hands-on experience through laboratory training and clinical placements.
Certification
- Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN, and to apply for a Utah Practical Nursing License.
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TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
TOTAL PROGRAM COST: $4000
Subject to change without notice.
Paying For College
We offer a range of financial aid options to help lower costs and support your next step. Many SLTech programs qualify for scholarships, grants, and other educational benefits.
Required Courses
TEMA 1080
TEPN 1010
TEPN 1100
TEPN 1160
TEPN 1165
TEPN 1200
TEPN 1205
TEPN 1300
TEPN 1460
TEPN 2260
Pharmacology II: Advanced Pharmacology for the Practical Nurse
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: All
TEPN 2560
HOW TO APPLY
Apply NowProgram costs, schedules, and requirements are subject to change. Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake Technical College are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, protected veteran status, or other protected status in admissions, educational programs, or employment.