A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Danville Area Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Transcripts
CPR certification
Immunizations
Drug screen
Background check
Practical Nursing Certificate is the Level I exit of DACC's ladder ADN program (criteria document revised Spring 2023). ATI TEAS at Proficient or higher overall with 50%+ on English (2 attempts per period); prerequisites PSYC 100, ENGL 101, BIOL 136, BIOL 137, BIOL 140 with C or better (one may be in progress), MATH 115 before year 2; official HS transcript/GED and college math placement. Fall application deadline is the 4th Friday in May, spring the 2nd Friday in October (Level I spring admission only in even years); District 507 residents get priority; ranking by GPA plus TEAS, science and gen-ed points, with CNA/other health licenses earning points. Immunizations, physical, healthcare provider CPR, drug screening and criminal background check required after acceptance.
