Practical Nursing Prerequisite Course (PN PRQ)

Overview

Our Practical Nursing Prerequisite Course (PN PRQ) is your first step toward joining the UHS Practical Nursing Certificate Program. This 3-week, 80-hour hybrid course helps prepare and assess students for the rigor of nursing education. Strengthen your study habits, improve your test-taking strategies, and build foundational knowledge in healthcare communication, medical terminology, and dosage calculations.

Highlights

• Provides foundational knowledge in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and healthcare systems.
• Prepares students for the academic rigor and clinical expectations of vocational nursing and allied health programs.
• Reinforces essential math, reading, and critical thinking skills needed for success in healthcare education.
• Includes hands-on learning, study strategies, and test-taking techniques tailored to healthcare certification and licensure exams.
• Builds confidence, academic discipline, and professional communication skills for success in a healthcare setting.
• Offers exposure to career pathways in nursing and allied health fields, with emphasis on role expectations and ethical standards.
• Serves as an admissions bridge course to meet enrollment prerequisites or strengthen student readiness.

Cost

$500
If the student passes the course and the entrance exam, the $500 will be applied towards tuition for the Practical Nursing Program.

Format

Hybrid – 36 hours in-person, 44 hours online

Schedule Options

Daytime: Mon/Wed, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Evening: Mon/Tue/Wed, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Who Should Enroll?

Anyone applying to the UHS Practical Nursing Certificate Program. This course is required for admission and is designed to help you succeed in nursing school and beyond.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify learning preferences & build effective study habits
• Master time management and SMART goal setting
• Understand essential medical terminology
• Get introduced to human anatomy and body systems
• Practice dosage calculations
• Prepare for the HESI Entrance Exam
• Communicate professionally in healthcare settings

Course Structure

Week 1: Study Skills, Communication, and Time Management
Week 2: Medical Terminology & Human Body Systems
Week 3: Dosage Calculations & HESI Prep
Includes 3 in-person proctored exams

Attendance & Completion Requirements

• 100% attendance for in-person sessions
• Minimum 75% final score to pass
• Retake is allowed (second retake is $250, third attempt is $250 and requires 1-year wait)
• Students are allotted one retake within a 1-year period. After the first retake, students must wait 1 year before the third attempt at no discount.
• Students must enroll within 6 months of the completion of PRQ into Practical Nursing Certificate Program
• Students who may have completed the equivalent PRQ coursework at another institution within the last 3 years may apply for a waiver of the course

Provided Materials

• Dosage Calculation Workbook
• Medical Terminology Packet
• Access to EVOLVE & Populi Learning Systems
• HESI Admission Exam Review

Practical Nursing Prerequisite Course (PN PRQ) Schedule