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Practical Nursing (Limited Access Program)
Your Path to
success
Become a cornerstone of healthcare as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), providing
compassionate care and support in a variety of settings. Our limited access program
equips you with the skills to offer essential bedside care, including assisting with
daily activities like bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, as well as clinical
tasks such as administering medications and injections, monitoring vital signs, and
dressing wounds.
Beyond basic care, you will learn to assist physicians and registered nurses in conducting
tests and procedures, ensuring patient safety and effective treatment. You will become
adept at gathering critical health information, engaging in health education with
patients and their families, and advocating for patient wellness.
Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and practical
application of your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Mastery of mathematical concepts
is crucial for accurate medication dosage calculations, ensuring the highest standards
of patient care. Attendance, accountability, responsibility, professionalism, behavior,
attitude, participation, and teamwork are essential for success in the LPN program.
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on experience: Apply your learning in real-life scenarios, developing solutions and making informed decisions.
- Professional development: Cultivate essential soft skills such as responsibility, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Continuous support: Engage with academic advisors during the application process to optimize your success.
Application details:
- Acceptance window: Applications are accepted every business day in May, with courses beginning in August.
- Advising: Meet with an academic advisor during the application period for guidance on your application. Contact Academic Advising to schedule an appointment.
- Note: Applications must be submitted in person. Decision letters will be sent by mail following the close of the application window.
Jumpstart your career in nursing with our Licensed Practical Nurse program and make
a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Launch your path with a Practice Nursing Certificate
Career options
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. The nature of the direction and supervision required varies by state and job setting.
LPNs are generalists and work in a variety of health care settings. They are often found working under the supervision of physicians in clinics, long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, or in home health care.
Additional Information about the Practical Nursing Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
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What do I have to include with the nursing program application? The submitted nursing application must include:
- Completed nursing application.
- Copy of unofficial transcripts. All official transcripts must be received by the Admissions Office at the time of application submission.
- Copy of passing TEAS* test scores.
Review the How to Apply Guide for prerequisite requirements, application details, and selection criteria.
*The TEAS test is a requirement for acceptance into the nursing program and it must be taken at Daytona State College PRIOR to submitting an application.
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Where can I take the TEAS test and how can I prepare?
key dates
May 1-31
Application Period
August (day TBD)
Classes Begin
Contact Us
(386) 506-3250
nursing@daytonastate.edu
