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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 Hours | Clinical 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 *
