Dakota Nursing Program
Practical Nursing
2009-2010 Curriculum Guide

Prerequisites for the Certificate in Practical Nursing Program:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proof of completion of CNA class and current CNA Certification in North Dakota
• Proof of current CPR training for Health Care Providers
• ASC-100 Freshman Seminar 1 cr. Required for first time full time freshman
• ENGL 110 Composition I
• CHEM 115 Introduction to Chemistry L/L
• High School Algebra*/Beginning Algebra (ASC-92) or the COMPASS exam equivalent of 30 on the pre-algebra domain or ACT math score of 16 or Asset math score of 33 or higher on Intermediate Algebra test.
• ACT score of 19 or COMPASS/ASSET test with an equivalent score is required of students who have not completed 12 credits of classes included in the program requirements.
• A minimum GPA of 2.7 in all prerequisite and program requirements.
• An overall GPA of 2.75 of all college courses taken
• If taken earlier, Anatomy & Physiology I & II & laboratory, Developmental Psychology, and Pharmacology must not be older than 5 years upon date of entrance to the nursing program.

* Must be within five years of PN admission
           
There are maximum amounts of financial aid that can be received during an academic year starting July 1 and ending June 30.  Students who attend fall and spring semester full-time can be eligible for the maximum amounts for that whole year.  If these amounts are accepted and received during the fall and spring semester there may not be federal aid available for the summer semester.

The summer semester is considered the 3rd term in an academic year.  Students should work with the Financial Aid Office before the previous fall semester to plan for expected costs.