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Electives 3 16 14 PRACTICAL NURSE CERTIFICATE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING 54 Credit Hours Associate in Applied Science Degree 74 Credit Hours John Wood Community College offers a ladder ADN nursing program including the Practical nurse certificate which prepares students to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and the associate degree in nursing program which prepares students for the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Both of these nursing programs are designed to prepare students to become compe- tent nurses who provide holistic care to people across the lifespan and in a variety of healthcare settings. The programs offer individuals a variety of options for completion. Track I (LPN) Track I is for students wishing to pursue a Practical Nurse certificate (54 Credit Hours). This track requires that a student successfully complete the required general education courses, first year nursing courses and NUR 190-LPN Scope of Practice. A student exits the program after the first year to obtain a Practical Nurse certificate and sit for the NCLEX- PN exam. Track II (ADN-RN) Track II is for students wishing to pursue an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN-RN). Students have the option to take an additional course, NUR 190-LPN Scope of Practice to be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam. These students will still continue on and complete the second year ADN-RN coursework, becoming eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as a Registered