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. Another option to consider becoming a medical assistant. There are a number of medical assisting programs in Michigan to explore, each of which can provide you with the necessary skills and training for a successful career in health care.
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 and Diploma Programs at Technical and Vocational Schools
| American Medical Careers 4000 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48507 | 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 |
(Source: Michigan Board of Nursing)