Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2024-2025/2024-2025-catalog/areas-of-study/health-sciences/practical-nursing-certificate-major-code-pn/
Synopsis: The Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses by enabling them to provide nursing care to clients of all ages across all cultures. Emphasis is on theory applied through laboratory and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensing by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as practical nurses.
Learning Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for practical nursing certification by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Demonstrate skills in patient safety, medication administration, the nursing process, and specific patient care.
- Demonstrate skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid.
- Recognize human differences and demonstrate cultural competence as managers of client care.
- Apply professional values and behaviors as acculturated members of the nursing profession.
Total Credit Hours: 32
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
60
Hours
32
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Name of Credential
Practical Nursing Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$845.00 BIO 160: $45 HLT 101: $57 NUR 112: $133 NUR 121A: $157 NUR 113: $453
Testing/Exam Fees
$1,978.00 NUR 113 (ATI): $989 NUR 116 (ATI): $989 Total Testing/Exam: $1978
In-State Tuition
$4,047.00 Total Credit Hours: 32 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 7 CR x 96 = $672 Specific Credit Hour Cost (Nursing): In-State $135 25 CR x 135 = $3375 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $4047.00
Other Fees
$1,514.00 LAB Fees BIO 160: $289 HLT 101: 0 HLT 111: $60 NUR 112: 0 NUR 121A: $0 NUR 113: $450 NUR 116: $600 Liability Insurance NUR 113: $40 Complio: NUR 113 Complio: $75 Total Other Fees: $1514
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$10,756.00 Total Credit Hours: 32 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 7 CR x 258 = $1806 Specific Out-of-State Credit Hour Cost (Nursing): $358 25 CR x 358 = $8950 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $10756.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$8,634.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$15,343.00
