Practical Nursing

Graduate In Just a Year

Graduates are eligible to apply for national certification 

Faculty Mentorship program for current students

Expected job growth of 3% through 2033

Build a Caring Career as a PN

Career training for Practical Nursing in Aurora.

For those who have a passion for taking care of others, a career as a practical nurse (PN) can let you leverage your strengths into a sustainable future. PNs serve as vital members of a healthcare team, trained to provide basic patient care and serve as an advocate and point of contact between patients and other medical providers. PNs monitor vital signs, change bandages, help with bathing and dressing, report status and concerns to supervising medical staff, document patient care, and maintain health records. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an average of 54,000 openings for practical nurses each year through 2033.

Casa Loma College in Aurora, CO, offers a Practical Nurse (PN) certificate program that can prepare you to be a part of this growing field in just 12 months.

The PN training at Casa Loma College blends both in-class and online courses with labs and practical experience, covering topics like:

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses
  • Introduction to Practical Nursing
  • Practical Nursing Skills
  • Health Assessment
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Parent Child Nursing
  • Practical Nursing Capstone
  • NCLEX-PN Success

Our curriculum builds a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, focusing on the history and role of the practical nurse, the importance of the clinical problem-solving process, how to recognize and treat patient needs, and how to make evidence-based clinical judgments.

The program is designed to ready you to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).

Successful graduates who have received their PN license are qualified for entry-level jobs at a wide array of healthcare facilities, including nursing and residential care, hospitals, home healthcare services, physicians’ offices, clinics, and urgent care facilities.

If you’ve been looking for comprehensive, supportive PN training, Casa Loma College is the right choice for you.

You deserve the very best in allied health education. And that’s what you’ll get at Casa Loma College.

AURORA NON-MAIN CAMPUS

The approximately 17,500 sq. ft. campus is comprised of six instructional classrooms and five laboratory classrooms, providing ample space for testing, studying, and lectures, all in support of the Aurora programs: Medical Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (coming April 2025). All students have 24/7 access to the eCampus Library, with online library databases and librarian services. The e-library collection consists of academic databases offering a comprehensive and high-quality service to support the students and academic offerings of Casa Loma.

In keeping with the high educational standards of Casa Loma College, the labs and classrooms afford students the opportunity to develop a practical, working knowledge of the equipment and materials they will be using on the job. The campus facility and the equipment fully comply with all state and local ordinances and regulations, including those requirements for fire safety, building safety, and health safety. Smoking is prohibited inside campus buildings.