Practical Nursing (PN)
The nursing curriculum of the Quincy College Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing, is based on sound educational principles and follows the mission, philosophy and outcomes identified for the program. The curriculum design is a blend, Nurse of the Future Competencies and concept-based curriculum. The Nurse of the Future Competencies provide the overarching framework for the curriculum and serve as the major program concepts. Delivery of the curriculum is through an active learning environment that encourages individual student contributions as they learn and achieve. This requires faculty to be actively involved with students in the classroom through mutual respect, responsibility, and collaboration. The teaching skills needed to deliver the concept-based curriculum require consideration of the diverse student backgrounds and perspectives that are represented in our student body.
The faculty also believes in delivering a curriculum that is evidenced-based, representing current nursing practice and is at the appropriate level of nursing licensure. As demonstrated by the curriculum materials, the program includes the development of nursing critical thinking/clinical reasoning; leadership and management skills; professional role socialization (including legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities) consistent with the level of licensure; and, the ability to delegate, supervise others, and provide leadership. All these components are included in the curricula as required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, 244 CMR 6.04.
Nursing Applications
The Fall 2022 application is now open. The deadline for both the ASN and PN programs is May 31st, 2022. Students may take pre-requisite and co-requisite courses now in preparation for the Nursing programs. To learn more about pre-requisite and co-requisite courses, please contact Admissions Associate Lindsay Peckham at lpeckham@quincycollege.edu.
Please Note: At this time, Quincy College’s Practical Nursing program can only accept applicants who are Massachusetts residents due to onsite program requirements.
Join our Dean, Diane Gillis, as well as other members of the Quincy College community to learn more about our Nursing programs. Sessions are scheduled for the following dates. Please note that some dates are on campus and some are virtual. If you select a virtual session, you will receive a Zoom link the day before. Click Here for Session Times and Registration.
Academic Division of Nursing Mission
The Mission of the Academic Division of Nursing is congruent with the mission, values, and goals of Quincy College. The mission of the nursing program is to prepare each graduate for success on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®) to ensure graduates safely practice nursing with professional competence and care holistically for individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. The graduate will function as an integral member of the inter-professional team with a commitment to educational advancement and lifelong learning.
Board of Registration in Nursing
On 03/13/2019, Quincy College was granted Initial Approval status by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN). Quincy College may now accept applications for enrollment into the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) Program and the Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing (PN) Program. The ASN and PN programs will be offered on both the Quincy and Plymouth campuses.
239 Causeway Street, Suite 500 Fifth Floor Boston. MA 02114 (800) 414-0168 or (617) 973-0900 website: www.nursing.admin@state.ma.us
Practical Nursing (PN) Courses
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Code
Course
Credits
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- PNU 145
Fundamentals of Nursing I
- 5
• Co-requisites with a required grade of “C+” (77%) or better:
• PNU 101 Growth & Development
• PNU 131- Nutrition
• PNU 141 Microbiology
• PNU 111 Human Behavior
• Co-requisites with a required grade of “C” (73%) or better:
• HSC 149 Applied A&P for Healthcare Professionals
• MAT 103 College Algebra -
- PNU 146
Fundamentals of Nursing II
- 5
Pre-requisites with a required grade of “C+” (77%) or better:
• PNU-145
Co-requisites with a required grade of “C+” (77%) or better:
• PNU 101 Growth & Development
• PNU 131- Nutrition
• PNU 141 Microbiology
• PNU 111 Human Behavior
Co-requisites with a required grade of “C” (73%) or better:
• HSC 149 Applied A&P for Healthcare Professionals
• MAT 103 College Algebra -
- PNU 153
Concepts of Adult Health Nursing I
- 8
Pre-requisites with a required grade of “C+” (77%) or better:
• PNU-145
• PNU-146 -
- PNU 154
Concepts of Adult Health Nursing II
- 8
Pre-requisites with a required grade of “C+” (77%) or better:
• PNU-145
• PNU-146
• PNU-153 -
- PNU 157
Practical Nursing across the Continuum
- 7
Pre-requisites with a required grade of “C+” (77%) or better:
• PNU-145
• PNU-146
• PNU-153
• PNU-154
Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate
Admission Requirements – Fall 2022
Prerequisites: accepted with a grade of C (73+) or better.
(MUST be completed PRIOR to submitting an application)
- Proof of high school/GED completion
- Attend a Nursing Information Session
- TEAS exam
- MAT 103: College Algebra (or higher)
- HSC 149: Applied Anatomy & Physiology (or A&P I & II can substitute)
*All pre-requisites must be completed by May 2022*
*Some prerequisites can be satisfied upon a transfer evaluation of prior high school or college coursework
Co-Requisites (preference will be given to those who have these completed PRIOR to the program)
- BIO 251: Microbiology w/lab
- BIO 106: Nutrition w/lab
- PSY 101: General Psychology
- PSY 216: Human Growth & Development
TEAS Exam
- MUST be taken on campus at Quincy College.
- Maximum of three attempts allowed per academic year (must wait 30 days prior to retesting)
- Required scores in each section. These scores must be met to be eligible.
Math 50% English 55% Reading 65%
If you do not attend an Information Session and/or your application is Incomplete (missing any of the materials required below) you will NOT be considered for admission to the PN program.
The Academic Division of Nursing will evaluate only those applicants who took the TEAS test on or after September 1, 2020. If an applicant fails to meet the minimum required scores indicated above, they may take the TEAS test a maximum of three times in an academic year (September 1st through August 31st). Applicants must wait 30 days prior to each retest. Applicants will be required to retake all four sections and the highest scores will be utilized. More information regarding the TEAS test is available at www.atitesting.com.
Please Note: At this time, Quincy College’s Nursing program can only accept applicants who are Massachusetts residents due to onsite program requirements.
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