The Practical Nursing program provides a quick and direct path to becoming a working nurse. In one year after entering the program, you will be competent and ready to provide hands-on care to diverse populations in ever-changing healthcare environments. The program is 36 credit hours and designed to be completed in 3 semesters.

Certificate & class details coming soon! 

We also offer other Nursing options to include Nurse Aide (CNA), Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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Upon completion of the Practical Nursing Program, the following outcomes are expected from the graduate: 

1. Apply concepts of nursing to safe, quality, person-centered care considering research, evidence, and patient preferences as the basis for the care of patients across the life span.
2. Utilize critical thinking/clinical judgement within the PN scope of practice to make person-centered care decisions when caring for patients across the life span with common health alterations requiring various interventions.   
3. Relate performance improvement and quality improvement measures to improved care for patients across the life span with common health alterations.   
4. Apply information about the nurse’s role in collaboration with healthcare team members, the patient, and the patient's support persons when planning effective patient care for patients across the life span experiencing common health alterations requiring interventions. 
5. Discuss the use of information technology to support and communicate the planning and provision of patient care. 
6. Apply practical nursing theory to manage care for patients across the life span with common health alterations requiring interventions through the process of planning, organizing, and directing. 
7. Demonstrate professional, legal, and ethical guidelines for the care of patients across the life span experiencing common health alterations requiring interventions, within the scope of practice for the practical nurse.
8. Apply concepts of a culture of caring to provide support, compassion, and culturally competent, holistic care for patients across the life span experiencing common health alterations requiring interventions.  

The PPSC Nursing program is currently not accepting transfers into the program. Interested students will need to apply during the application periods, but will not be placed in on-going cohorts. 

Practical Nurse program at Pikes Peak State College is approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing and has received candidacy for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation.

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

During your time in our Nursing Program, you are expected to be responsible, accountable partners in this educational process. This Handbook is designed to help you become oriented with the policies and procedures affecting your education in the PPSC Nursing Program and your successful progression toward your graduation and eventual licensure.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

In addition to tuition and classroom-based supplies, the nursing program has additional costs: 

• CPR Class
• A watch with a second hand
• Stethoscope
• Criminal background check and drug screen
• PPSC Nursing Program Patch (can be purchased from the PPSC bookstore)
• Name Pin
• Gait Belt
• Uniforms and Shoes
• Required vaccines/screenings 
• Testing for LPN and/or RN certification

LPN Cost Outline Coming Soon