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2026-2027

Practical Nursing (45660) CIP 51.3901

Last updated on March 27, 2026, 8:55 a.m.

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.


Curriculum Offerings:

SHC - Semester Hour Credits


Additional Information:

Beginning Spring 2025, Rowan-Cabarrus will offer a nighttime nursing cohort with evening courses. For additional information, contact Program Chair, Dr. Emily Fink.  Note - The nighttime cohort is only for Associate Degree Nursing.

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Notes:

For additional information regarding this program, contact the chair, Dr. Emily Fink, DNP, RN  at  emily.fink@rccc.edu.


Faculty Mentors:

Emily Fink Director
Angela Plott Faculty
Leigh-Anne Walker Faculty
Maria Atkinson Faculty
Suzanne Rumble Faculty
Candance Hellard Faculty - Nursing

candance.hellard@rccc.edu

704-216-3812

North Carolina Research Campus

Jennifer Shirley Faculty - Nursing

jennifer.shirley@rccc.edu

704-216-3754

North Carolina Research Campus

Kaitlyn Golden Faculty - Nursing
L'Toya Covington Faculty - Nursing
Hillary Graham Faculty-Nursing

hillary.graham@rccc.edu

704-216-7223

North Carolina Research Campus

Jessica Garmon Faculty-Nursing

jessica.garmon@rccc.edu

704-216-3611

North Carolina Research Campus

Jennifer Shirley Nursing Faculty
John Kepple Nursing Faculty
Kelly Dahl Nursing Faculty