School of Health Professions - Practical Nursing (LPN)

Practical Nursing (LPN)
Contact: datcinfo@datc.net
Faculty Credentials

Program Length:	3 Semesters -including prerequisite general education courses PN to RN: 2 additional semesters
College Credit Available:	Yes
Apprenticeship Available:	No
Wage Summary:	Usual beginning wage:  $12.20 per hour
Federal Financial Aid:	Yes
VA Qualified:	Yes
Special Requirements:	Application (see description during application time)
Student Restrictions:	See Description
Hours Available:	Varies

 

 

The Davis Applied Technology College Nursing Program is an example of the unique partnerships developed with Weber State University (WSU). The Practical Nursing (PN) Program is offered by the College. Weber State University's PN to RN program is also available at the Kaysville campus and is taught by the shared instructors who are responsible for both programs. Nurses use scientific knowledge and the nursing process to make decisions which meet the physiological, psychological, and sociological needs of patients. This program teaches direct bedside care as nurses work in cooperation with other members of the health care team. Areas of education include physiology, chemistry, psychology, microbiology, human growth and development, nutrition, mental health, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric nursing, management, and community nursing. Classroom theory is provided concurrently with a variety of clinical practice situations. For additional information, contact the Nursing Program at (801) 593-2341. 
Special Requirements:
* Open to high school graduates or GED.
* Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
* High school GPA will be used if applicant does not have 15 credits of college course work.

Student Restrictions:
*Candidates are selected by submission of an application at the following times:

* Class beginning fall semester 2009:
    Applicant deadline is February 13, 2009
    Applications available: (November 1 - February 13) 

* Class beginning spring semester 2010: 
    Applicant deadline is June 19, 2009.
    Applications available: (April 1 - June 19) 

Practical Nursing courses offered at DATC: Prerequisite (not needed to apply): Certified Nurse Assisting (CNA) State Certification Math 1010 Equivalent (transferable to WSU Practical Nursing Courses: Nursing 1010 - Foundations of Nursing Care Practice Nursing 1011 - Nursing Care of the Mental Health Patient Nursing 1012 - Pharmacological Nursing Care I Nursing 1013 - Pharmacological Nursing Care II Nursing 1014 - Nursing Care of the Family Nursing 1015 - Nursing Care of the Adult Patient Prerequisite and support courses not offered at DATC campus (Weber State University course numbers): Prerequisites (not needed to apply): Zoology 2100-Human Anatomy (4 crs.) Zoology 2200-Human Physiology (4 crs.) or HS 1110-Biomedical Core I (WSU)(4 crs.) HS 1111-Biomedical Core II (WSU)(4 crs.) One of the following Chemistry courses: PS 1110-Elementary Chemistry (5 crs.) PS 1050-Intro Gen, Org, & Biochem (5 crs.)(only at WSU) PS 1010-Intro to Chemistry (PN only) Support courses to be completed by PN 2nd semester: LS 1020-Foundation of Nutrition (3 crs.) SS 1010-Intro to Psychology (3 crs.) LS 1113-Intro to Microbiology (3 crs.) Support courses to be completed by PN graduation: English 1010-Intro to Writing (3 crs.) Math 1030, 1040, or 1050 (or) ACCUPLACER exam score : CLM 70 or above (or) AP Calculus or AP Statistics score of 3 or higher SELECTION PROCESS FOR PN PROGRAM Candidates are selected based on a competitive point system as follows: A. GPA (cumulative grade point average) is the category where the most points are granted. B. Completion of the following five classes is the category where the 2nd most points are granted (more points are given for 3 and more of these classes): 1. Intro to Microbiology (Micro 1113 at WSU) 2. Intro to Psychology (Psych 1010 at WSU) 3. Foundations in Nutrition (Hlth 1020 or Nutri 1020 at WSU) 4. Intro to Writing (Eng 1010 at WSU) 5. Quantitative Literacy Math Equivalents C. Having a grade of “B” or above in the above five classes plus the following classes is the category where the 3rd most points for selection are granted: 1. Human Anatomy (Zoology 2100 at WSU) or Biomedical Core I (HS 1110 at WSU) 2. Human Physiology (Zoology 2200 at WSU) or Biomedical Core II (HS 1111 at WSU) 3. Elementary Chemistry (Chem 1110 at WSU) or Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Chem 1050 at WSU), or Introduction to Chemistry (Chem 1010 at WSU) D. The 4th area gives lesser but equal total points for each of the noted areas: 1. Working in the medical field (CNA, Medical Assistant, Surgical Tech, Paramedic & EMT net the most points.) 2. An Associate of Science or higher granted degree 3. Your written/typed personal letter (points based on guideline items and grammar) 4. References (3 from either a supervisor, employer, or teacher) E. Reapplicant points are given a year after the previous application (fall application points for a previous year fall application; spring semester points for a previous year spring application). Additional points are not granted each time you apply; the reapplicant point is a constant number.