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
Second Term
| CNUR 180 | Foundations of Pharmacology for Nursing | 3 |
| CNUR 190 | Care of Patients with Emotional Disturbances | 2 |
| CNUR 240 | Human Development Throughout the Life Cycle | 2 |
| CNUR 360 | Promotion of Health Throughout the Life Cycle | 2 |
| CMED 140 | Computer Use and Administration | 3 |
Third Term
| CNUR 250 | Care of the Adult with Acute Medical-Surgical Conditions | 3 |
| CNUR 260 | Care of the Adult with Chronic Medical-Surgical Conditions | 3 |
| CNUR 297 | Seminar in Practical Nursing | 1 |
| CNUR 340 | Mother and Newborn Child Care | 3 |
| CNUR 350 | Child 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.