DCB catalog 2024-25

89 After you are accepted into the Program , your Nursing Director will be sending you information on how to enroll in a software program that will guide you through completing a Background Check and Drug Screen as well as keeping track of the required immunizations for the Nursing Program. The cost is available to you on the Nursing Cost Sheet found in the application area of the DNP website. Required Immunizations once you are admitted to the Dakota Nursing Program: • Measles, Mumps & Rubella vaccine x2 or positive blood titer or repeat series • Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine x2 or positive blood titer or repeat series • Hepatitis B x3 or positive antiHBS titer or repeat series • Influenza (Flu) (to be administered between September 1st – November 1st of the current flu season) • Tuberculosis (TB) Negative reading of 2-step tuberculosis test within the past 12 months or QuantiFERON Gold blood test or T-Spot blood test • Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Tdap) History of one Tdap. Tetanus within the last 10 years • Other immunizations as required by clinical agencies All applicants who meet the March 5th deadline will be notified of status by June 15th Incomplete applications are not able to be processed and will be refused. Practical Nursing Curriculum FALL SEMESTER CREDITS BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 NURS 120 Foundations of Nursing 2 NURS 121 Practical Nursing I 4 NURS 122 Clinical Practice I 3 PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology 3 SPRING SEMESTER BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 NURS 124 Clinical Practice II 3 NURS 127 Practical Nursing II: Introduction to Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 NURS 145 Introduction to Maternal/Child Nursing 2 PHRM 215 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology Or ENGL 110 College Composition 3 SUMMER SEMESTER NURS 129 Practical Nursing III 3 NURS 126 Clinical Practice III 3 ENGL 110 College Composition I Or PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology 3 Upon successful completion of the above curriculum, students will receive a Certificate in Practical Nursing. At this time, the student may choose to apply to continue into year 2, Associate Degree Nurse Program, and/or apply to take the NCLEX-PN®. Note: Developmental Psychology and Composition I may be taken prior to or at any time during the PN program. Associate Degree Nurse (AAS) The Program is offered through a consortium of four colleges in North Dakota. The member colleges are Bismarck State College (BSC), Dakota College, Lake Region State College (LRSC), and Williston State College (WSC). Classroom education is delivered by instructors on campus and from the other college within the consortium TEAMS. Some courses/components will be offered in online format. Laboratory and simulation practice occur at each location. Clinical opportunities are arranged locally. The associate degree nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge, skill, and ability to practice nursing through application of the nursing process to provide safe and effective nursing care. Upon completion of the program, the individual is qualified to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN®), as required by the North Dakota State Board of Nursing for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Graduates are encouraged to continue to an RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.