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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Practical Nursing, DIPL


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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.

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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.

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