Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing
Certificate Description
Practical Nursing is a comprehensive accredited, two-semester certificate program. Practical Nursing provides hands-on:
• competency-based technical education through classroom instruction
• laboratory simulation
• experiential clinical practice
This engaging curriculum is provided in a variety of healthcare settings to afford the knowledge and skills needed in the care of human lifespan—from infancy to the aged.
Practical Nursing prepares undergraduate students to be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam and practice as entry-level Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The program offers seamless, continued education from an LPN to a Registered Nurse (RN) through the Weber State University (WSU) Practical Nursing-to-RN program located at the Logan Campus.
Objectives
- Assess basic physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and psychosocial needs of the healthcare client.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of nursing care plans utilizing established nursing diagnoses for clients with common, well-defined health problems by using critical thinking and nursing judgment.
- Provide safe, ethical, and effective nursing care according to accepted standards of practice within the scope of practice, and prioritize client needs with respect to individual and family rights of dignity and privacy.
- Utilize effective written and oral communication to establish and maintain caring, therapeutic relationships with clients, their families, and the healthcare team.
*Based on National Standards of Practice from the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Services, Inc.(NAPNES)
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The following are the requirements for licensure in Utah as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Successful completion of the Practical Nursing program
- Passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for PN. NCLEX-PN is taken at a Pearson Vue Testing Center
- Application for licensure through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). Application to DOPL includes submission of fingerprints for a background check. Any felony or misdemeanor charges will be evaluated by DOPL before approval.
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Admissions & Downloads
Click Here for a Step-By-Step Guide to Apply for Practical Nursing
Point Worksheet
Student Handbook (includes immunization requirements)
Online Application
Certificate Courses
Additional Requirements
There are a few prerequisite courses that will need to be completed before applying to the
Practical Nursing program. Additionally, there are prerequisites for the RN year that, while not required
to apply, we highly encourage taking prior to entering the program.
Prerequisites for Practical Nursing (Required to apply)
Active CNA license (class available at BTech)
Anatomy (ZOOL 2100 or HTHS 1110)*
Physiology (ZOOL 2200 or HTHS 1111)*
Psychology 1010
OR
Human Development (HDFS 1500)
Medical Terminology (can be taken at BTECH)
Additional Prerequisites for Weber PN-to-RN (Not required to apply but required later)
English 1010
Chemistry 1110, 1130, or 1210 WITH A LAB
Any Math QL course
*Please note that only both ZOOL courses or both HTHS courses will be accepted. One ZOOL course and one HTHS course will not count for credit.
All prerequisite courses must be completed from a regionally accredited university with a final grade of C or better. To double-check accredited Universities or any other questions – Contact Brynn Young, Office: 435-770-7327. Email (use both): Brynn.young@btech.edu or pnadvisor@btech.edu The combined GPA of the prerequisite courses and the overall university GPA must both be a minimum of 3.0 or better in order to qualify.
Workkeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), and Applied Math (Level 5). Prospective students must successfully complete the basic academic assessment and provide a copy of the Assessment Center letter and score sheet with his/her completed application. Schedule an appointment here or call (435) 750-3188.
Individuals must apply for admission into the program. Clinical courses require travel to Logan, Brigham City and occasionally Salt Lake City areas. A non-refundable $50 background check fee is required and must be completed before class begins. In addition, drug screens are a requirement of this program.
Immunizations are required to participate in all clinical areas. Documentation for the following will be required the first day of class and includes: Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, Seasonal Influenza, COVID-19, Measles, Mumps and Rubella as well as Tuberculosis screening. If you have specific questions about these required immunizations, please contact Pam Selman at (435) 770-1440.
For additional information on occupational profile, please click here.
Employment Outlook
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, professional memberships, and is something you love doing.
NEW! - The Practical Nursing program will now accept students THREE times a year utilizing a
competitive application process. The application deadlines will be:
Application availability for the January start date will be September 15 and the deadline for
applying will be November 1 (next year Oct. 15 will be the deadline).
Application for the May start date will be available on January 3 and the deadline for applying
will be February 15.
Application for the August start date will be available on April 8 and the deadline for applying will be May 15.
To get started contact a Student Success Advisor at (435)213-1893 or email advising@btech.edu.
For application questions, contact the Practical Nursing Student Advisor at (435) 750-3140 or
pnadvisor@btech.edu for additional information.
Workkeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 5), Graphic Literacy (Level 5), and Applied Math (Level 5). Prospective students must successfully complete the basic academic assessment and provide a copy of the Assessment Center letter and score sheet with his/her completed application. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (435) 750-3188. Individuals must apply for admission into the program. Clinical courses require travel to Logan, Brigham City and occasionally Salt Lake City areas. A non-refundable $50 background check fee is required and must be completed before class begins. In addition, drug screens are a requirement of this program. Immunizations are required to participate in all clinical areas. Details are available in Section IV Clinical Policies and Procedures of the Student Handbook.
Bridgerland Technical College participates in a variety of assistance programs that aid students in covering the costs associated with enrollment in full-time certificate programs. The Financial Aid Office provides information for grants, scholarships, and VA education benefits. Bridgerland Technical College does not participate in or endorse any loan program. The Financial Aid Office is located at the Main Campus, 1301 North 600 West.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
$4,113 - this is an estimate,
Course fees may vary.
Pell Eligible: Yes
Estimated Equalized Payment:
$343 - based off of full-time enrollment.
Estimated Books & Supplies
Campus Locations
Logan
Quick Facts
Certificate Duration
35 credits (including prerequisite/pre-admission courses) - 10.5 months (not including prerequisite/pre-admission courses). Graduates can continue in the Registered Nursing program through Weber State University.
Hours per Week
N/A
Certificate Availability
High School Students:
Not available
Adult Students:
Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Offered Spring and Fall Semesters.
Some early morning and evening clinicals required.
Outcome Data
Reported annually to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN):
Program Completion Rate:
84% (Number of students who complete the program within the defined program length of two semesters.)
Job Placement Rate:
81% (Percentage of graduates employed in a position for which the nursing program prepared them. This excludes those who continue their education.)
Licensure Examination: 100%
Source: ACEN Annual Report 2021-2022 Academic Year
Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education:
Program Completion Rate: 91%
Job Placement Rate: 100%
Licensure Examination: 100%
Withdrawal 9%
License Required
National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure
Outcome statistics are compiled annually based on Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.
Accreditation:
Practical Nursing at Bridgerland Technical College located in Logan, Utah is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for Practical Nursing is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at:
Hours of Operation
Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780
Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614
Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 3 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed
Campuses
Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321
Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302