NURS 120 - Medical Corpsman to Practical Nurse

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-10-6
This is an intense 8 week program designed for veterans who have completed the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program* and seek to earn a practical nurse certificate. The program addresses differences in competencies between the METC Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program and those of a practical nursing program as delineated in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Program components include didactic, clinical and skills validation learning experiences. Upon succesful program completion, students will be awarded a practical nurse certificate and may apply to the Illiinois Board of Nursing for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by examination. NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensing Exam-Practical Nurse). *Navy B-300-0010 Hospital Corpsman (HM-0000), Air Force Phase 1 L8AQJ4N03101AA, Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice Course (4N031).