Practical Nursing - LPN Step-out Certificate (PNSO.CT)

The Practical Nursing (PN) Step-Out Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and provides an option for current AAS Nursing students wishing to ‘step-out’ of the RN program and gain employment as a practical nurse. Upon satisfactory completion of the first year of the AAS nursing program the graduate receives a certificate and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-LPN). Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-LPN, the graduate is eligible to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona.

Note: Students who take NUR 103 prior to Fall 2023 can graduate with 3 credits.

Program Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate professional behaviors within the legal & ethical standards and LPN scope of practice (2, 3, 4)
2. Use the Nursing Process as a framework for critical thinking to assess, plan, prioritize, implement, and evaluate safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care for those that have predictable nursing needs. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
3. Coordinate care with multiple healthcare professionals to ensure safe, quality patient care. (2, 3, 4, 6)
4. Apply safe and effective use of informatics & technology in professional practice. (3, 5, 6)