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Diploma - Practical Nursing
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 and Midland locations.
Admission Requirements
Seats are limited and entry is competitive based on:
- Official college transcript with 18 or more semester hours including equivalents to ENG109, MATH125, BIOL110/110L, BIOL121/121L and BIOL122/122L
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Results of Nursing Admission Test
- Two complete professional recommendation forms
- Personal essay
Transfer Credit (internal or external)
Equivalency requirements for transfer science courses:
- Lab component included
- Completed within the last five years
- Earned grade of C+ (2.3) or better
Note: See complete instructions for applying to a Nursing program on the Division of Nursing page. |
Diploma - 47 Credits
The practical nursing program at Davenport University, approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing, is designed to prepare the graduate at the diploma level with the skill and knowledge necessary to function in the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. This program has received candidacy status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. This program prepares the practical nursing student to gather basic clinical information on the specific needs of stable patients with predictable outcomes, assess, analyze and interpret findings in structured settings and to perform basic technical nursing skills for the individual patient. The graduate will be eligible to apply for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN) for the Practical Nurse.
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Foundations of Excellence
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20 cr.
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BIOL110
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Foundations of Cell Biology
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3 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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MATH125
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Intermediate Algebra
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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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HLTH101
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Introduction to Health Careers
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3 cr.
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Major
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23 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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NURS144
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Nursing of Adults I (Lecture)
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4 cr.
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NURS144C
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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 and Child Nursing (Lecture)
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3 cr.
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NURS161C
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Maternal and Child Nursing Clinical
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1 cr.
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