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Practical Nursing Certificate
(Students should initially enroll in Code 323 for full-time
or Code 354 for part-time)

Academic Department: Nursing

Information on Enrolling in GRCC's health programs

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for the physically or mentally ill. Under the direction of registered nurses, physicians or dentists, they provide nursing care that requires considerable specialized knowledge. Job opportunities for LPNs are expected to be very good in the years ahead.

The Practical Nursing Program at GRCC is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing and accredited by NLNAC, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; (212) 363-5555 ext. 153. Upon successful completion of this program, students receive a certificate and are eligible to write the state licensing examination to become Licensed Practical Nurses. Requirements for licensure to practice as an LPN in Michigan are stated in the Michigan Public Health Code, Public Act 368 of 1978, Article 15. The new applicant for licensure will be asked about substance abuse treatment and felony conviction. Previous treatment for substance abuse or conviction of a felony may prevent an applicant from taking the NCLEX-PN. Upon request, the Nursing Director will provide a list of rules and regulations governing licensure in Michigan.

Prospective students may apply for entry into the Practical Nursing Program at the completion of their junior year in high school.

Full-time students are admitted to the program once a year for the Winter semester. Students with jobs and/or other pressing responsibilities are encouraged to take this program on a part-time basis. Part-time students are admitted once annually in the Fall. Details are available in the Nursing Program Office.

Suggested Full Time sequence 

Suggested Part Time sequence 

Program Requirements

In order to be eligible for admission into the Practical Nursing Program, students must:

  1. Be high school graduates or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) Test.
  2. Have a high-school GPA of at least 2.5.
  3. Score at least 70% on the HESI Admissions test.
  4. Complete 7 Panel Drug Screen and fingerprinting through Campus Police.

In addition to tuition, fees and books there may also be costs for uniforms, etc. Estimates of additional costs may be obtained from the Admissions or Health Department offices.
To be eligible for graduation, PN students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (80%) in the prescribed PN curriculum and in each nursing course.

The Practical Nursing curriculum is a demanding one. Students must demonstrate that they are meeting the performance objectives for each course. Readmission is in order of application on a space-available basis.

Students are expected to supply their own textbooks, supplies, uniforms, transportation, parking and fees.

At GRCC, opportunities exist for graduates of the Practical Nursing Program to enter the Associate Degree Nursing Program with advanced standing. Students interested in following this path should consult with the Director of Nursing Programs as early as possible.

 

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