Practical Nurse

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This program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). The purpose of the Practical Nursing Program at the Davis Applied Technology College is to prepare the graduate to function at the first level of nursing in a multitude of health care settings. Classroom theory is provided concurrently with a variety of clinical practice situations. Graduates will also be prepared to move directly into the next educational level of nursing, the Associate Degree. All applicants must meet the following application and selection criteria:

  • Application periods: November 1 - February 14 and April 1 - June 17
  • Nursing application fee: $35 ( Non-refundable)
  • Overall 3.0 GPA (If you have 15 credits of College work, GPA will be computed from college grades. If not, high school transcripts will be used.)
  • Applications are evaluated by the Nursing Program Admission Committee.
  • A point system is used to facilitate candidate selection (see web site for more details).
  • Courses in progress will not be used in the evaluation process.
  • Prerequisite and support courses must be completed with a "C" grade or better.
  • Acceptance is not guaranteed.

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PRACTICAL NURSE
DATC CERTIFICATE OF PROGRAM COMPLETION

CORE COURSES (930 Hours Required)

Course No.Course TitleHours
NRSG 1010Foundations of Nursing Care Practice330
NRSG 1011Nursing Care of the Mental Health Patient60
NRSG 1012Pharmacological Nursing Care I60
NRSG 1013Pharmacological Nursing Care II60
NRSG 1014Nursing Care of the Family210
NRSG 1015Nursing Care of the Adult Patient210
NRSG 0000Practical Nursing General Education Courses0

TOTAL: 930 Hours

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