Practical Nursing Programs in Michigan

LPNs in Michigan work under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Laws in Michigan do not specify what tasks an LPN can or can not do and in most cases the LPN's duties are defined by the supervising health care professional in the place of employment. According to the Michigan Center for Nursing, the scope of practice for LPNs in Michigan can vary significantly from practice to practice based on the specialty of the practice or clinic. Typical duties of an LPN include rooming patients, taking vitals, administering shots, draw blood and related tasks. Some responsibilities will require additional training/education.

LPNs in Michigan are earning salaries or hourly wages equivalent to between $24,000 to over $50,000 a year. Senior living and home health care agencies are paying some of the higher salaries and have a large number of job openings. Many LPNs end up pursuing their RN through LPN to RN programs, due to the potential for increased earnings and job opportunities.

Practical nursing programs approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing are all certificate programs generally lasting one year. Graduates of practical nursing programs must take the NCLEX-PN exam within two years of graduation and pass this exam to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Michigan.

Michigan Board of Nursing Approved Practical Nursing Certificate Programs at Technical and Vocational Schools

American Medical Careers

4000 S. Saginaw St.

Flint, MI 48507

Everest Institute

1750 Woodworth St.

Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Everest Institute

26111 Evergreen Road

Southfield, MI 48076

Latoya's Health Education

1000 Brockway

Saginaw, MI 48933

Michigan Board of Nursing Approved Practical Nursing Certificate Programs at Colleges and Universities

Alpena Community College

666 Johnson Street

Alpena, MI 49707

Baker College - Auburn Hills

1500 University Drive

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Bay de Noc

2001 N. Lincoln Road

Escanaba, MI 49029

Davenport University

3555 East Patrick Road

Midland, MI 48642

Davenport University

27650 Dequindre Road

Warren, MI 48092

Delta Colege

University Center

Glen Oaks Community College

62249 Shimmel Road

Centreville, MI 49032

Gogebic Community College

E4946 Jackson Road

Ironwood, MI 49938

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Avenue

Grand Rapids, MI

Jackson Community College

2111 Emmons Road

Jackson, MI

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

6767 West O Avenue

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Kellogg Community College

450 North Ave.

Battle Creek, MI 49017

Kirtland Community College

10775 N. St. Helen Road

Roscommon, MI 48653

Lake Michigan College

2755 E Napier Ave.

Bento Harbor, MI 49022

Lake Superior State University

650 Easterday Ave

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Lansing Community College

422 N. Washington Square

Lansing, MI 48933

Mid-Michigan Community College

1375 S. Clare Ave.

Harrison, MI 48625

Monroe County Community College

1555 Raisinville Rd

Monroe, MI 48161

Montcalm Community College

2800 College Dr.

Sidney, MI 48885

Mott Community College

1401 E. Court Street

Flint, MI 48503

Muskegon Community College

221 S. Quarterline Road

Muskegon, MI 49442

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 49855

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 East Front Street

Traverse City, MI 49686

Oakland Community College

7350 Cooley Lake Road

Waterford, MI 48327

Oakland University School of Nursing

428 O'Dowd Hall

Rochester, MI 40309

St. Clair County Community College

323 Erie Street

Port Huron, MI 48061

Schoolcraft College

18600 Haggerty Road

Livonia, MI 48152

Southwestern Michigan College

58900 Cherry Grove Road

Dowagiac, MI 49047

West Shore Community College

3000 N. Stiles Road

Scottville, MI 49454