There are many opportunities in the field of nursing in Michigan. Some 18% of the current nursing workforce is made up of LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses). Their comfort score is 92, which is very high. Indeed, it is the 8th best in the entire country for LPNs. The comfort score for those who are higher educated and have an RN (registered nurse) license is even higher at 134, and this demonstrates why it is so important to be committed to professional education as soon as you enter the health care workforce. The biggest work opportunities in the state are in Grand Rapids and Detroit.
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If you are considering becoming an LPN in Michigan, you have many schools to choose from. It is very important to contact at least three different schools in order to find the one that best meets your personal needs and requirements. Below are the top 5 LPN programs in Michigan to help you get started in your search.
Best Michigan LPN Programs 2020
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Delta College
Location
University Center, MI
At Delta College, you can take part in a practical nursing certificate program. This takes between 42 and 44 credit hours to complete and is made up of both classroom and clinical experience sessions. For the clinical element, students must take part in three semesters of education. Various core courses are included, like pharmacology, human anatomy, math, medical terminology and composition. Once this has been completed, students can start the clinical element of their degree. The focus, besides nursing fundamentals, is on mother/child nursing and adult nursing.
• Campus: University Center, Michigan
• Type: Public
• Accreditation: ACEN
• Tuition: $2,990, in-district; $4,460, in-state; $6,410, out-of-state
• Minimum time commitment: 2 year
• Degree requirements: Prerequisite courses, high school or GED, GPA of 2.5, physical examination, criminal background check
• Programs: Practical Nurse – Advanced Certificate
• Request Information Direct: Delta College
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Grand Rapids Community College
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
At Grand Rapids Community College, it will takes just four semesters for you to complete your degree. You will start by studying such things as anatomy, physiology, English composition, nursing fundamentals and psychology. The nursing portion may require a wait of up to two years, however. Once accepted, you will look at things such as role adjustment, psychosocial issues, medical-surgical nursing and family nursing.
• Campus: Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Type: Public
• Accreditation: ACEN
• Tuition: $2,811, in-district; $5,619, in-state; $8,187, out-of-state
• Minimum time commitment: 2 years
• Degree requirements: High school or GED, immunizations, CPR
• Programs: Practical Nursing Certificate
• Request Information Direct: Grand Rapids Community College
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Jackson College
Location
Jackson, Adrian and Hillsdale, MI
At Jackson College, you will have to go through a highly competitive admission procedure first. You will be ranked according to your abilities and aptitudes. Once admitted, you will take part in a three-semester program that looks at all essential elements of nursing, including the role of the practical nurse and medical terminology. Additionally, students take part in a clinical experience.
• Campus: Jackson, Adrian and Hillsdale, Michigan
• Type: Public
• Accreditation: ACEN
• Tuition: $3,312, in-district; $4,584, in-state; $5,856, out-of-state
• Minimum time commitment: 2 years
• Degree requirements: High school or GED, competitive admission assessment
• Programs: Practical Nursing Certificate
• Request Information Direct: Jackson College
