Hazard
Community and Technical College offers a three semester program
leading to a diploma in Practical Nursing. Graduates are
eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
for practical nurses.
The
Practical Nursing Program is offered on the Technical Campus in
Hazard. Clinical learning experiences are held in modern health
care delivery facilities as well as facilities noted for their
unique contributions to the nursing profession.
Admission
to the PN Program is limited due to available laboratory facilities,
as well as faculty and financial resources. Therefore, a
selective admission process is implemented. The guidelines outlined
under admission criteria establish requirements for selection
into the Practical Nursing Program.
Following completion of the Practical Nursing Program, the graduate
will assume the role of a competent, caring practical nurse in
a variety of health care settings under the direction or supervision
of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist.
