A Career in Nursing
According to recent reports, American hospitals are
in a serious nursing shortage crisis, from large numbers
of uninsured patients to spiraling costs, a shortage
that can best be summed up by the fact that there are
now more than 120,000 open positions for registered
nurses nationwide.
Nurses are the largest single group of healthcare providers
in the United States. Nurses support the general practitioners,
physicians, dentists and surgeons, and provide hands-on
care for the sickly and the injured. Their importance
spans a great deal of other aspects that underlie most
forms of medical treatment.
Nurses are also there throughout major milestones and
challenges of our life — childbirth, accidents,
and surgery. They are always there to put the doctor’s
words into action and to provide the best possible treatment
and care. PNC's four-year baccalaureate nursing program
prepares you to work with any group of people, in any
setting, at any time.
Nursing Program Overview
The BS Nursing Program prepares graduates
for leadership roles and graduate study in nursing by
providing a broad foundation in general studies, sciences
and nursing. The graduate is prepared to synthesize
theory and research based knowledge in provision of
care to the client, family and community in a global
society with flexibility to adapt to the changing nature
of health care and health care roles, integrate care
across multiple settings, and manage the interactions
between and among components of the integrated networks
of health care services.
Student Nurses begin their nursing education in the
Nursing Resource Center where they learn basic nursing
principles and procedures through classes and practice.
Next door to the Nursing Resource Center is a Simulation Center, where students have the opportunity to practice skills using an advanced simulation model. The Nursing Media Lab is where students can gather for quiet study or to use the computers. Specialty software for nursing studies is available.
General Course Requirements for the BS Nursing Program
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- General Chemistry
- English Composition
- Elementary Psychology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introductory Pharmacology
- Introductory Sociology
- Health Assessment
- Nursing Theory & Research
- Elementary Statistical Methods
- Essentials of Nutrition
- Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice
- Psychosocial Health Nursing
- Computer Literacy
- Family, Women, Newborn, Children, Adult and Community
Health Nursing
- The Health Care System in the US
- Nursing Management & Leadership
PRACTICUM
Practicum experiences are available in various health
agencies in LaPorte, Porter, Lake, and the surrounding
counties. Experiences in agencies differ in size and
client population to broaden student learning. Students
must provide their own transportation. Students select
clinical/practicum laboratory sections when they register
for the course.
What's
Next?
Contacting the Admissions Department at PNC has never
been easier! Call us at
(219) 785-5505, send us an instant message, email us at admissions@pnc.edu or complete our online request
form.
For more information, contact Nicole Hartford, Professional Academic Advisor for Nursing, Purdue North Central, (219) 785-5439,
nhartfor@pnc.edu.
