Diploma - 46 credits
The practical nursing program at Davenport University provides nursing education to prepare the graduate at the diploma level with the skill and knowledge necessary to function in the role of Licensed Practical Nurse.
This program prepares the practical nursing student to:
- Gather basic clinical information on specific needs of stable patients with predictable outcomes.
- Assess, analyze and interpret findings in structured settings.
- Perform basic technical nursing skills for the individual patient.
- Apply for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN) for the Practical Nurse upon graduation.
The Practical Nursing Diploma is offered in the Warren, Dearborn and Midland locations.
Admission Requirements
Seats are limited and entry is competitive based on:
- Official college transcript including equivalents to ENG109, MATH120, Anatomy and Physiology.
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Nursing Admission Assessment
- Two letters of professional recommendation (Download pdf)
- Personal essay expressing the reasons for entering the nursing program and professional goals upon graduation (Download essay form pdf)
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Foundations of Excellence
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20 cr.
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BIOL121
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Anatomy and Physiology I
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3 cr.
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BIOL121L
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
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1 cr.
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BIOL122
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Anatomy and Physiology II
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3 cr.
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BIOL122L
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
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1 cr.
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ENGL109
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Composition
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3 cr.
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HLTH101
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Introduction to Health Careers
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3 cr.
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MATH120
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College Mathematics
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3 cr.
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PSYC101
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Introductory Psychology
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3 cr.
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Foundations of Health Professions
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4 cr.
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BITS105
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Skill Building on the Computer
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1 cr.
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HLTH110
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Medical Terminology
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3 cr.
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Major
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22 cr.
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NURS101
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Nursing Fundamentals (Lecture)
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3 cr.
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NURS101C
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Nursing Fundamentals Clinical
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2 cr.
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NURS101L
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Nursing Fundamentals Lab
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1 cr.
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NURS120
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Pharmacology in Nursing
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3 cr.
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NURS135
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Nutrition in Nursing
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2 cr.
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NURS143
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Nursing of Adults I (Lecture)
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3 cr.
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NURS143C
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Nursing of Adults Clinical I
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4 cr.
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NURS161
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Maternal Child Nursing (Lecture)
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3 cr.
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NURS161C
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Maternal Child Nursing Clinical
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1 cr.
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