Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2021-2022

Practical Nursing (CNUR - Code 817B)

The technical certificate in Practical Nursing aims to form human resources to work in the field of Practical Nursing. They assist the professional nurse and the nurse with an associate degree in activities related to the direct care of patients with acute and chronic diseases in populations of children, adults and the elderly. The program aims to prepare graduates so they can apply for the board examination or certificate as required to practice the profession in Puerto Rico.

Students will be responsible for compliance with any requirement that may be established in the courses or practices. Major courses must be approved with a minimum grade of C.

The Arecibo and San Germán campuses are authorized to offer this Program.

  • Students admitted in or before August 2021 – 36 credits / 1,350 hours
  • New Students admitted in or after January 2022 - 36 credits / 1,080 hours

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Practical Nursing

For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.

First Term

CNUR 120Introduction to Practical Nursing

2

CNUR 160Scientific Foundation of Practical Nursing

2

CNUR 170Foundations of Practical Nursing

2

CMED 210Basic Skills in Spanish

2

CMED 220Basic Skills in English

2

CMED 430Basic Skills in Mathematics

2

Second Term

CNUR 180Foundations of Pharmacology for Nursing

3

CNUR 190Care of Patients with Emotional Disturbances

2

CNUR 240Human Development Throughout the Life Cycle

2

CNUR 360Promotion of Health Throughout the Life Cycle

2

CMED 140Computer Use and Administration

3

Third Term

CNUR 250Care of the Adult with Acute Medical-Surgical Conditions

3

CNUR 260Care of the Adult with Chronic Medical-Surgical Conditions

3

CNUR 297Seminar in Practical Nursing

1

CNUR 340Mother and Newborn Child Care

3

CNUR 350Child Care

2

*In compliance with the new regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) the total number of hours stipulates that students complete a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.