Practical Nursing, DIPL

Diploma • 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 Practical Nursing 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 - 17 Credits

BIOL 115 - Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease I 4 Credits *
BIOL 116 - Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease II 4 Credits *
ENGL 109 - Composition 3 Credits
MATH 120 - College Mathematics 3 Credits
OR
MATH 125 - Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits
PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credits

Foundations of Health Professions - 0 Credits

HLTH 101M - Introduction to Health Careers 0 Credits

Major - 28 Credits

NURS 101 - Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking 3 Credits
NURS 101C - Foundations of Nursing and Critical Thinking Clinical 2 Credits
NURS 125 - Pharmacology I 2 Credits
NURS 126 - Pharmacology II 2 Credits
NURS 135 - Nutrition in Nursing 2 Credits
NURS 144 - Nursing of Adults 4 Credits
NURS 144C - Nursing of Adults I Clinical 4 Credits
NURS 165 - Maternal and Child Nursing 2 Credits
NURS 165C - Maternal and Child Nursing Clinical 1 Credits
NURS 175 - Geriatrics and Mental Health 3 Credits
NURS 195 - Practical Nurse Leader and Manager 3 Credits

Total Credits: 45

Upon acceptance of a nursing seat, the following courses within the Practical Nurse Diploma program must be completed at Davenport University (BIOL 115 , BIOL 116 ). Credits for required biology courses will not be transferred after nursing seat acceptance.

*A grade of C+ or better is required for successful completion of all BIOL courses. Students who may eventually wish to submit an application to the BSN Pre-Licensure program are strongly encouraged to complete BIOL 221 3 credits, BIOL 221L 1 credit, BIOL 222 3 credits and BIOL 222L 1 credit instead of BIOL 115 and BIOL 116 . You will also be required to complete BIOL 110 3 credits and BIOL 110L 1 credit, which are the prerequisites to BIOL 221 /BIOL 221L .

The Practical Nursing degree requirements must be met based on the catalog year of acceptance to the nursing program.

It is recommended that students take a Medical terminology class in preparation for acceptance to the Practical Nursing program.