Practical Nursing Studies
Diploma Program
The Practical Nursing Studies Program prepares individuals to function under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician or dentist. Individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities and are academically prepared to advance in nursing education to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A PN studies graduate is eligible to take the licensure exam as an LPN, allowing the graduate to provide vital hands-on nursing care in various settings.
Offered at the following location(s): Dover, Georgetown, Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions in:
- Long-term care facilities
- Clinics
- Physician offices
- Correctional health settings
- Public health centers
- Home care private duty
What You Will Learn
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.
- Incorporate evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to provide clinically competent practical nursing care.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the diversity of individuals.
- Formulate appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the interprofessional team.
- Employ nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy.
- Relate the professional, ethical, and legal standards of practical nursing to client care.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Essentls-Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 | |
| Essentials of Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 | |
| Human Development | 3 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition II | 3 | |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 | |
| Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
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 college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
NURDIPPNS
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Essentls-Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 | |
| Essentials of Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 | |
| Human Development | 3 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6 | |
| Essentials of Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 | |
| Composition II | 3 |
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 college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
NURDIPPNS
Program Maps
Laura Smith
Instructional Coordinator
lsmit170@dtcc.edu
(302) 857-1336
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Terry Campus located in Dover, Delaware is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply to the College
Step 2: Complete
Heather Jaeger
Instructional Coordinator
hjaeger@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6650
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Jack F. Owens Campus located in Georgetown, Delaware is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply to the College
Step 2: Complete
Kortney Lagasse
Instructional Coordinator
klagasse@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3018
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing Program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ at the Stanton Campus located in Newark, Delaware is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing Program is continuing accreditation.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Apply to the College
Step 2: Complete
This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown and Stanton campuses.