Nursing – Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Course Catalog

This course outline provides a semester-by-semester guide to the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Lake Area Tech. Follow the progression from foundational nursing concepts and classroom instruction to clinical training as you prepare for licensure and a career in patient care.

Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.

Nursing – Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Info

Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)     (2026-2027)

11 Months (2 Semesters, 1 Summer Session)Credits Required for Graduation: 45.5

Fall Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 104 Fundamental Skills of Nursing Practice 63.75 22.5 45 6
PN 107 Foundations of Nursing Practice 41.25 7.5 45 4
♦ PN 110 Medical Terminology 15 1
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy * 90 4
ENGL 101 Composition * 45 3
● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one)
45 3
  Total 300 30 90 21


Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 111 Maternity Nursing 18.75 33.75 2
PN 112 Nursing Care Of Children 33.75 11.25 2.5
PN 113 Nursing Care Of The Adult I 37.5 15 90 5
PN 114 Nursing Care Of The Adult II 45 202.5 7.5
PSYC 101 General Psychology* 45 3
  Total 180 15 337.5 20


Summer Session

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 201 Applied Clinical Practice 180 4
CSS 100 Career Search Strategies 7.5 .5
  Total 7.5 0 180 4.5


Clock Hours:
15 Theory Clock Hours = 1 credit
30 Lab Hours 1 credit
45 Clinical Hours 1 credit

♦ MA 115 – Medical Terminology for 3 credits may be substituted for PN 110.

Note: If a student does not successfully complete one the following courses: PN 104, PN 111, PN 112, or PN 114, the student will be required to complete PN 123 – Nursing Concepts E before advancing in the Practical Nursing Program.

Elective: CPR 112 – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers for .5 credit

● Below are General Education courses required for the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Nursing. Students inquiring about courses required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree should speak with an advisor from the nursing department. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system.

CHEM 106 – Inorganic Chemistry Lecture = 3 credits *
CHEM 106L – Inorganic Chemistry Lab = 1 credit *
CMST 101 – Foundations of Communication = 3 credits *
MICRO 231 – General Microbiology = 4 credits *
PHGY 210 – Human Physiology = 4 credits *
SOC 100 – Introduction to Sociology = 3 credits *

Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN): Part-Time January Start     (2026-2027)

18 Months (3 Semesters, 2 Summer Sessions)Credits Required for Graduation: 45.5

First Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 104 Fundamental Skills of Nursing Practice 63.75 22.5 45 6
● BIOL 221 Human Anatomy * 90 4
  Total 153.75 22.5 45 10


First Summer Session

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 107 Foundations of Nursing Practice 41.25 7.5 45 4
♦ PN 110 Medical Terminology 15 1
CSS 100 Career Search Strategies 7.5 .5
● ENGL 101 Composition * 45 3
  Total 108.75 7.5 45 8.5


First Fall Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 111 Maternity Nursing 18.75 33.75 2
PN 113 Nursing Care Of The Adult I 37.5 15 90 5
● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one)
45 3
  Total 101.25 15 123.75 10


Second Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 112 Nursing Care Of Children 33.75 11.25 2.5
PN 114 Nursing Care Of The Adult II 45 202.5 7.5
  Total 78.75 0 213.75 10


Second Summer Session

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 201 Applied Clinical Practice 180 4
● PSYC 101 General Psychology* 45 3
  Total 45 0 180 7


Clock Hours:
15 Theory Clock Hours = 1 credit
30 Lab Hours 1 credit
45 Clinical Hours 1 credit

♦ MA 115 – Medical Terminology for 3 credits may be substituted for PN 110.

Note: If a student does not successfully complete one the following courses: PN 104, PN 111, PN 112, or PN 114, the student will be required to complete PN 123 – Nursing Concepts E before advancing in the Practical Nursing Program.

Elective: CPR 112 – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers for .5 credit

● Below are General Education courses required for the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Nursing. Students inquiring about courses required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree should speak with an advisor from the nursing department. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system.

CHEM 106 – Inorganic Chemistry Lecture = 3 credits *
CHEM 106L – Inorganic Chemistry Lab = 1 credit *
CMST 101 – Foundations of Communication = 3 credits *
MICRO 231 – General Microbiology = 4 credits *
PHGY 210 – Human Physiology = 4 credits *
SOC 100 – Introduction to Sociology = 3 credits *

Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN): Full-time Hybrid E-Degree     (2026-2027)

11 Months (2 Semesters, 1 Summer Session)Credits Required for Graduation: 45.5

Fall Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 104 Fundamental Skills of Nursing Practice 63.75 22.5 45 6
PN 107 Foundations of Nursing Practice 41.25 7.5 45 4
♦ PN 110 Medical Terminology 15 1
● BIOL 221 Human Anatomy * 90 4
  Total 210 30 90 15


Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 112 Nursing Care Of Children 33.75 11.25 2.5
PN 113 Nursing Care Of The Adult I 37.5 15 90 5
PN 114 Nursing Care Of The Adult II 45 202.5 7.5
CSS 100 Career Search Strategies 7.5 .5
● ENGL 101 Composition * 45 3
  Total 168.75 15 303.75 18.5


Summer Session

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 111 Maternity Nursing 18.75 33.75 2
PN 201 Applied Clinical Practice 180 4
● PSYC 101 General Psychology* 45 3
● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one)
45 3
  Total 108.75 0 213.75 12


Clock Hours:
15 Theory Clock Hours = 1 credit
30 Lab Hours 1 credit
45 Clinical Hours 1 credit

♦ MA 115 – Medical Terminology for 3 credits may be substituted for PN 110.

Note: If a student does not successfully complete one the following courses: PN 104, PN 111, PN 112, or PN 114, the student will be required to complete PN 123 – Nursing Concepts E before advancing in the Practical Nursing Program.

Elective: CPR 112 – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers for .5 credit

● Below are General Education courses required for the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Nursing. Students inquiring about courses required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree should speak with an advisor from the nursing department. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system.

CHEM 106 – Inorganic Chemistry Lecture = 3 credits *
CHEM 106L – Inorganic Chemistry Lab = 1 credit *
CMST 101 – Foundations of Communication = 3 credits *
MICRO 231 – General Microbiology = 4 credits *
PHGY 210 – Human Physiology = 4 credits *
SOC 100 – Introduction to Sociology = 3 credits *

Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN): Part-time Hybrid E-Degree - January Start     (2026-2027)

18 Months (3 Semesters, 2 Summer Sessions)Credits Required for Graduation: 45.5

First Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 104 Fundamental Skills of Nursing Practice 63.75 22.5 45 6
● BIOL 221 Human Anatomy * 90 4
  Total 153.75 22.5 45 10


First Summer Session

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 107 Foundations of Nursing Practice 41.25 7.5 45 4
♦ PN 110 Medical Terminology 15 1
CSS 100 Career Search Strategies 7.5 .5
● ENGL 101 Composition * 45 3
  Total 108.75 7.5 45 8.5


First Fall Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 111 Maternity Nursing 18.75 33.75 2
PN 113 Nursing Care Of The Adult I 37.5 15 90 5
● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one)
45 3
  Total 101.25 15 123.75 10


Second Spring Semester

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 112 Nursing Care Of Children 33.75 11.25 2.5
PN 114 Nursing Care Of The Adult II 45 202.5 7.5
  Total 78.75 0 213.75 10


Second Summer Session

Course Code Course Title Theory Hours Lab HoursClinical Hours Semester Credits
PN 201 Applied Clinical Practice 180 4
● PSYC 101 General Psychology* 45 3
  Total 45 0 180 7


Clock Hours:
15 Theory Clock Hours = 1 credit
30 Lab Hours 1 credit
45 Clinical Hours 1 credit

♦ MA 115 – Medical Terminology for 3 credits may be substituted for PN 110.

Note: If a student does not successfully complete one the following courses: PN 104, PN 111, PN 112, or PN 114, the student will be required to complete PN 123 – Nursing Concepts E before advancing in the Practical Nursing Program.

Elective: CPR 112 – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Workers for .5 credit

● Below are General Education courses required for the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Nursing. Students inquiring about courses required for the Associate of Applied Science Degree should speak with an advisor from the nursing department. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system.

CHEM 106 – Inorganic Chemistry Lecture = 3 credits *
CHEM 106L – Inorganic Chemistry Lab = 1 credit *
CMST 101 – Foundations of Communication = 3 credits *
MICRO 231 – General Microbiology = 4 credits *
PHGY 210 – Human Physiology = 4 credits *
SOC 100 – Introduction to Sociology = 3 credits *