Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate of Completion
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C or better in all required courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition Iand designated Mathematics courses.
Total Credits required for Certificate: 56
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 56 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra (or higher) | 3 |
| or MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics | |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| NURS 1121 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 1121L | Foundations of Nursing Lab | 2 |
| NURS 1125 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 1125L | Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 1131 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 5 |
| NURS 1134 | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment | 1 |
| NURS 1134L | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment Laboratory | 2 |
| NURS 1157 | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Lecture | 5 |
| NURS 1157L | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Laboratory | 2 |
| NURS 2214 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 2214L | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
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MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics or higher is required for the certificate but students may need to take prerequisites to enter the course.
NMSU Alamogordo 2026-2027 Catalog
A Suggested Plan of Study - Licensed Practical Nurse
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| (Prerequisites) | ||
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 1120G | Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1130G | College Algebra or Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Level One (Fall) | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 1110G | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| NURS 1121 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 4 |
| NURS 1121L | Foundations of Nursing Lab | 2 |
| NURS 1134 | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment | 1 |
| NURS 1134L | Foundation of Nursing Skills and Assessment Laboratory | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Level Two (Spring) | ||
| NURS 1125 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 1125L | Medical/Surgical Nursing I Clinical | 2 |
| NURS 1131 | Foundations of Pharmacology | 5 |
| NURS 2214 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Theory | 3 |
| NURS 2214L | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Level Three (Fall) | ||
| NURS 1157 | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Lecture | 5 |
| NURS 1157L | Maternal/Child Health Deviations Laboratory | 2 |
| LPN Exit HESI Exam | ||
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 56 | |