Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing Certificate at Salem Community College is a two-semester program that combines college coursework with nursing theory and practical experience in a variety of clinical settings. Practical Nursing is a selective admissions program and interested students should visit our Nursing Program Admissions page for more information.
Program Information
You will practice nursing skills in a simulated lab designed to model the clinical setting. Newly learned skills are then applied in clinical settings such as long-term care facilities and hospitals. 
Student practical nurses are exposed to a variety of departments within each setting to provide a better understanding of the care clients receive and to expose students to potential career opportunities. These areas may include physical, occupational and respiratory therapy; maternity; pediatrics; behavioral health; and medical-surgical nursing. Graduates are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).
Career Outlook
The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the nursing profession is growing much faster than the national average and all specialties are expanding rapidly. Additionally, since nursing technology is also in a period of rapid expansion, it is an exciting and lucrative time to enter the profession.
2011 Graduate Job Placement Rate: (data not available)
Program Statistics
| Length of Study: | 2 Major Semesters* | Graduates with Loan Debt: | 17 |
| 2011 Participants: | 50 | Median Federal Loan Debt: | $5,150.00 |
| 2011 Graduates: | 25 | Median Private Loan Debt: | $0.00 |
| Graduates within a Normal Time: | 24 (90%) | Median Loan Debt: | $5,150.00 |
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* Fall and Spring are considered "Major Semesters". Some courses are not offered in all semesters. Normal Time of completion assumes that student is college ready, accepted into the program, and begins the program in the intended Major Semester. ** This program had less than 10 students completing the program during the award year. For student privacy reasons, Median Debt Amounts and On-Time Completion rates should be excluded from public disclosure. |
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Estimated Program Costs***
| In County | Out of County | |||
| Books and Supplies: | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | ||
| Course and Admin Fees: | $3,831.00 | $3,831.00 | ||
| Tuition: | $5,880.00 | $7,500.00 | ||
| Estimated Total Costs: | $10,711.00 | $12,331.00 | ||
| *** Least Estimated Cost. Costs may vary depending on program electives. | ||||
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