Practical Nursing Prerequisite Course (PN PRQ)

Overview

Start Your Nursing Journey with Confidence! 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.

Practical Nursing Prerequisite Course (PN PRQ) Schedule

Start Date	Schedule	Orientation	Mode	Time
Apr 27, 2026	PM	Jul 6, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Tue/Wed 6PM–10PM
May 4, 2026	AM	Jul 6, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Jun 1, 2026	AM	Jul 6, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Jun 8, 2026	PM	Jul 6, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Tue/Wed 6PM–10PM
Jul 13, 2026	AM	Aug 24, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Jul 20, 2026	PM	Aug 24, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Tue/Wed 6PM–10PM
Aug 3, 2026	AM	Sep 28, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Aug 17, 2026	PM	Sep 28, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Tue/Wed 6PM–10PM
Sep 8, 2026	AM	Oct 26, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Sep 21, 2026	PM	Oct 26, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Tue/Wed 6PM–10PM
Oct 5, 2026	AM	Oct 26, 2026	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Nov 2, 2026	AM	Jan 25, 2027	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Nov 16, 2026	PM	Jan 25, 2027	Hybrid	Mon/Tue/Wed 6PM–10PM
Nov 30, 2026	AM	Jan 25, 2027	Hybrid	Mon/Wed 9AM–4PM
Jan 5, 2027	AM (Special)	Jan 25, 2027	Hybrid	Custom Schedule