Practical Nursing Program
Program Overview
The Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Stellar Career College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare by combining classroom instruction, hands-on lab practice, and supervised clinical experiences. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care across the lifespan.
The program introduces students to the fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, mental health, maternal/child health, adult health, nutrition, and gerontological nursing, while emphasizing evidence-based practice, communication, and cultural competence. With clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, students build confidence in real-world patient care scenarios.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam and begin their careers as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), equipped to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health organizations.
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing Program, students will be able to:
- Provide patient-centered care across the lifespan, promoting health and wellness while reducing risk for vulnerable populations.
- Apply the nursing process and the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
- Integrate legal, ethical, cultural, and spiritual principles into nursing practice.
- Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Administer medications and perform clinical procedures safely within the PN scope of practice.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional healthcare team.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and address social determinants of health.
- Function as a patient advocate to promote quality, dignity, and safety in all healthcare settings.
- Demonstrate professionalism and lifelong learning, reflecting on practice to support ongoing growth and competence.
Program Highlights
Duration: 14 months
Format: Hybrid
Externship: Externship is provided by the College at its affiliated healthcare facilities.
admission requirment
- Prerequisites
A minimum of High School Diploma with 2.50 cumulative GPA. Healthcare experience (e.g., CNA) and a college degree are preferred
High School / Associate Degree Applicants
Please visit stellarcollege.edu to apply online before you begin the admission process.
- Attend a mandatory orientation session
- Complete Hesi Exam – send an email to admissions@stellarcollege.edu to get registered for the exam. You will then be prompted to make a $55 non-refundable fee and take the exam.
- 3 Attempts allowed
- Must score 70% or above
- Note: Passing the Hesi exam does not guarantee admission into the program, until you have successfully completed and passed all the listed requirements and steps.
- Submit following admission documents to admissions@stellarcollege.edu
Required Admission Documents (PDF format)- Government-issued ID
- Transcript (Minimum CGPA 2.50 required)
- Updated Resume
- Letter of Recommendation (from a supervisor or instructor)
- Essay (1–2 pages, APA format):
- Prompt: Why are you interested in this program? Why now? What impact do you hope to make in healthcare?
- Complete Online Assessments
- Digital Literacy (must score 70 or above)
- Distance Education Orientation Course (completion certificate)
Steps 1-4 must be completed by the deadline
- Attend required in-person interview with the program director
- Complete Criminal Background check
- Inability to successfully complete this step will not allow applicants to proceed with the next step.
You must successfully pass all the steps listed above to be considered for acceptance into the program.
- Receive official acceptance letter and enrollment agreement.
Financial Aid Information
Complete The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Our FAFSA school code is 037593. Please enter the school code as shown so that Stellar Career College receives your financial aid information.
- Please note, the school associated with the code may show “Computer Tutor Business and Technical Institute”. That is the previous name of our institution and can be used to process your FAFSA. Also, the site may show Stellar Career College based in Modesto, CA. That is correct, as we have a branch there as well.
- If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application you can click here to view a helpful video.
- If you’re interested in paying out of pocket via our interest-free payment plan please contact us to let us know.