DIPLOMA • 47 CREDITS • NURS DIPL
The practical nursing program at Davenport University is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. The program is designed to prepare the graduate at the diploma level with the skill and knowledge necessary to function in the role of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LPN uses the nursing process to meet the needs of patients in all age groupings. The LPN graduate will also use effective communication with members of the health care team, provide appropriate health teaching and serve as an advocate for both patient and families.
| Foundations of Excellence |
21 cr. |
| BIOL110 |
Foundations of Cell Biology |
3 cr. |
| BIOL110L |
Foundations of Cell Biology Lab |
1 cr. |
| BIOL121 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 cr. |
| BIOL121L |
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
1 cr. |
| BIOL122 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 cr. |
| BIOL122L |
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
1 cr. |
| ENGL109 |
Composition |
3 cr. |
| MATH125 |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 cr. |
| PSYC101 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 cr. |
| Foundations of Health Professions |
4 cr. |
| BITS105 |
Skill Building on the Computer |
1 cr. |
| HLTH101 |
Introduction to Health Careers |
3 cr. |
| Major |
22 cr. |
| NURS101 |
Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking |
3 cr. |
| NURS101C |
Nursing Fundamentals Clinical |
2 cr. |
| NURS118 |
Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology |
3 cr. |
| NURS135 |
Nutrition in Nursing |
2 cr. |
| NURS144 |
Nursing of Adults I |
4 cr. |
| NURS144C |
Nursing of Adults I Clinical |
4 cr. |
| NURS161 |
Maternal and Child Nursing |
3 cr. |
| NURS161C |
Maternal and Child Nursing Clinical |
1 cr. |
| NURS188T |
Comprehensive Achievement Test |
0 cr. |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
| Related Jobs |
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification code |
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| Cost of Education |
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Tuition and Fees * |
$24,413.00 |
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Books and Supplies |
$2,742.00 |
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Room and Board |
Not Applicable |
| Median Loan Debt |
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Federal Loans |
$39,616.00 |
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Private Education Loans |
0 |
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Institution Financing Plan |
0 |
On-time Graduation Rate**
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100% |
* Total cost of completion based on 2011-12 published rates.
** Represents graduates between July 2010 through June 2011 who attended on a full-time basis and completed within the standard timeframe.
