About
The Practical Nursing program expands upon the foundational skills of the Nursing Assistant. The curriculum prepares students to assist in the provision of general nursing care, think critically, and adhere to the Nursing Code of Ethics under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Practical nursing students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). This program provides a pathway for students who wish to pursue academic advancement or seek employment in a wide variety of healthcare settings.
Organization
Pine Technical And Community College
Pine Technical and Community College is a technical and community college in Pine City, Minnesota. Its career-focused offerings include Automotive Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cyber Security, Emergency Medical Technician, Practical Nursing, and Welding Technology. The college also provides pathways in business, psychology, early childhood education, and nursing mobility, connecting occupational preparation with transfer-oriented study. Advanced manufacturing options include automated systems, while other academic areas include gunsmithing and firearms technology, human services, management information systems, and network administration. Early childhood education is available through certificate, degree, and transfer pathway options, including an accelerated online certificate listed by Dreambound. The college organizes programs and courses across advanced manufacturing, business, education, health science and nursing, information technology, liberal arts, and related fields.