
Renee Magnuson
- Practical Nurse Advisor
- 801-593-2341
- Schedule an Appointment
Renee Magnuson
Set Schedule
(See Applications Dates Below)
26 Credit Hours
10 months @ 18hrs/wk
Main Campus
Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.
The purpose of the Practical Nurse (PN) program at Davis Technical College is to prepare the graduate to function at the first educational level of nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse, in a multitude of healthcare settings. Graduates will also be prepared to directly move into the next educational level of nursing: the Associate Degree. Classroom theory is provided concurrently with a variety of clinical practice situations.
The Practical Nursing program at Davis Technical College located in Kaysville, Utah is accredited by:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm
Have questions? Contact the Pre-Admissions Advisor at 801-593-2341 or NursingAdvisor@davistech.edu to find out more about getting started in the Davis Tech's Practical Nurse program.
This program is open to qualified adult students that meet the following program requirements:
Following program acceptance, student must meet the following post-admission requirements:
For additional information about our program, including program hours and application points, please visit our FAQ page.
Davis Technical College's Practical Nurse program values diversity in the students who wish to enter the profession of nursing. Students interested in entering the Practical Nurse program must be aware of functional requirements, environmental factors, and psycho-social demands and must be cleared by a medical provider in order to be considered as a candidate for entry into the nursing program.
CPR certification is required to practice in all healthcare facilities. Every student must be currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) for adults and children from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross before participating in clinical experiences. Two-year certification is acceptable and preferred. A copy of the certification card must be provided prior to beginning the program. BLS certification must not expire prior to the completion of the PN Program. It is the student's responsibility to obtain/maintain his/her CPR certification, and the student may not attend clinical if it expires during the semester.
Healthcare providers are required to have certain documentation to be able to practice in healthcare facilities (refer to the following list). Immunizations may be obtained at local immunization clinics or through private physicians. Your position in the Nursing program may be forfeited if this paperwork has not been completed.If a waiver for any vaccination is needed, proper documentation from a health department is required.
Documentation Required Includes:
Faculty will inform students if any other vaccinations become a requirement.
— No testing required for this program —
The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.
Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.
This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:
Application Period | Program Start | Application |
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Sep 06 - Oct 18, 2023 | Feb 08, 2024 | Application is Open |
Jan 03 - Feb 14, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Opens on Jan 03, 2024 |
May 01 - Jun 12, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Opens on May 01, 2024 |
FT Jodie Buttars | Lead Instructor
FT Annie Sullivan
FT BJ Taylor
FT Carolyn Whipple
FT Chantel Johnson
FT Natasha Boren
FT RayeAnn Spackman
FT Rebecca Quigley
FT Victoria Amalaraj
FT Vikki Schaffner
PT Angie McLemore
PT Madison Brown
PT Michael Conn
PT Sydnee Thorpe