Important Licensure Information: 

Graduating from a Donnelly College nursing program does not guarantee licensure. Licensure in the State of Kansas is a separate process that requires testing and application to the Kansas State Board of Nursing. For additional information you can contact the Donnelly College Nursing Department or Kansas State Board of Nursing. For additional information, review K.S.A. 65-1120 from the KS Nurse Practice Act for potential barriers to licensure.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Practical Nursing, students will demonstrate:

1. Relationship-centered care: provide nursing care that is relationship-centered, caring, culturally sensitive and based on the physiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients with commonly occurring health alterations that have predictable outcomes.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration: collaborate with the client and members of the interprofessional health care team to promote continuity of client care and shared decision-making.
3.  Evidence based practice: use current evidence as a basis for nursing practice.
4.  Informatics: use information and client care technology to support the delivery of safe, quality client care.
5.  Quality Improvement: participate in quality improvement activities assessing their effect on client outcomes.
6.  Safety: provide an environment that is safe and reduces risk of harm for clients, self, and others.
7.  Professionalism: demonstrate accountability for client care that incorporates legal and ethical principles, regulatory guidelines, and standards of nursing practice.
8.  Leadership: use leadership skills that support the provision and coordination of client care.

How to Apply 

Ready to begin your nursing journey? Follow these steps to apply:

1. Apply for admission to Donnelly College.
2. Review the Practical Nursing program admission requirements below. 
3. Complete the Practical Nursing admission application. 
4. Submit all required documents by the application deadline. 
5. Watch your email for next steps from the Admissions Office. 

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