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Ready to make a difference on a daily basis in a field with amazing growth potential? A career as a practical nurse can give you that and so much more.
At Daytona College, You will Get
Just like many careers in the healthcare industry, the future job prospects for practical nurses is expected to grow at a much faster than average rate.
The Practical Nursing Diploma program at Daytona College is helping meet the demand, by offering comprehensive training that prepares you for a career as a practical nurse. As a student in the program, you’ll have the support of experienced, caring instructors who share their real-world expertise. But you’ll also gain valuable, hands-on experience in real clinical settings at fully operational healthcare facilities.
Students in the Practical Nursing Diploma program learn to provide the highest level of nursing care from patient assessment to evaluation, in a variety of culturally diverse settings. Graduates of the program are able to demonstrate essential critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills, as well as an understanding of the legal ethical boundaries of professional practice as a licensed practical nurse. Coursework includes:
Practical nursing graduates can work in many different healthcare environments:
Hospitals
Physician's Offices
Nursing Facilities
Home health care
Military nursing
Travel nursing
With a curriculum that includes instruction in theory, laboratory and clinical training, the program is designed to prepare graduates for the NCLEX licensure exam. The graduate must pass the NCLEX-PN to become licensed and work as a practical nurse.
Whether you’re just starting to think about a career or looking to change your current work situation, Daytona College offers a focused career education to get you trained and ready to start a new career.
Founded in 1996, Daytona College’s curriculum is geared to the needs of employers who have hired our graduates, and we use methods that encourage you to develop not only your skills, but also your professional image. Our objective is to offer you the education that prepares you for a new career.