Practical Nursing Studies
Nursing
Diploma (D,G)
The Practical Nursing programs at the Owens and Terry Campuses provide the means by which individuals acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a variety of healthcare settings at the direction of the registered nurse, physician, or dentist. Courses are designed to include theory and practical application which enables the graduate to provide competent patient care. Licensed Practical Nurses may be employed in a variety of healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, doctor's offices, and public health. Admission to the Practical Nursing program requires that individuals submit official documentation of high school graduation or equivalent, in addition to the completion of all college admission requirements. Prior to admission to the clinical portion of the program, all students must complete the NLN Pre-Admission Examination-PN. In order to receive a license to practice, the graduate practical nurse must pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination for Practical Nurses. Licensed practical nurses may apply for admission to Associate Degree Nursing programs. Advanced placement will be dependent upon meeting requirements. The legal requirements for licensure in the State of Delaware are outlined in the Nursing Department Admissions Handbook. A criminal background check and drug screen is required for all students. Transfer students must follow the transfer policy of Delaware Technical Community College. The Practical Nursing Programs at both campus locations are approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Information about the program is available from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326; (404) 975-5000; www.acenursing.org Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health competitive admission process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Apply sound nursing judgment by incorporating theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide clinically competent nursing care.
- Practice appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the healthcare team.
- Model caring behaviors while recognizing the uniqueness of the individual.
- Provide nursing care that incorporates the principles of leadership and advocacy.
- Use professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Program/Major Courses
| NUR 131 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 134 | Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 135 | Essentials of Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 |
| | | |
| NUR 139 | Medical Surgical Nursing | 12 |
| | Or | |
| NUR 132 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
| | And | |
| NUR 133 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 |
Program/Major Support Courses
| BIO 110 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet) - Dover
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| NUR 134 | Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NUR 135 | Essentials of Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 |
Semester 4
| NUR 139 | Medical Surgical Nursing | 12 |
| | Or | |
| NUR 132 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
| | And | |
| NUR 133 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 39 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.
NURDIPPNS
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet) - Georgetown
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
| NUR 132 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
| NUR 134 | Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
Semester 4
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 39 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.
NURDIPPNS