Practical Nursing with Emphasis on Long-Term Care (CNUR - Code C002)

The purpose of the program is to train the student to offer nursing care with the competencies required in a practical nurse with an emphasis on the long-term care of the patient at any stage and development of their condition. During the course of their academic development, the students will acquire the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of patients with specific medical conditions.

The concentration courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C, and the practice requires a minimum grade of B. You will not be able to start the practice if you have not passed the following courses: CNUR 0170 and CNUR 0180, CNUR 0251 and CNUR 185.

The Aguadilla and Bayamón campuses are authorized to offer this Program.

(30 credits / 900 hours)

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Practical Nursing with Emphasis on Long-Term Care

Second Term

CNUR 245	Care of the Adult Patient with Medical Surgical Conditions	4
CNUR 345	Neonatal Maternal Care	3
CNUR 355	Pediatric Care	2
CNUR 291	Practice in Practical Nursing	6

For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.