Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing Program - Certificate
The Department of Nursing offers comprehensive classroom education as well as hands-on
clinical experience. The carefully selected curriculum consists of prerequisite courses
intended to prepare students for advanced nursing courses and the core curriculum
is designed to provide students with a solid foundation embedded with the standards
of practice essential for entry into the workforce. The program combines traditional
Native American teachings within a conceptual framework which promotes an appreciation
of the unique cultural, racial, and social differences among clients. Students who
successfully complete the Practical Nursing Program will receive a Certificate and
qualify to sit for the Michigan NCLEX-PN exam.
The Certificate in Practical Nursing Program is a selective admission process. Nursing
Program applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered for acceptance into
the Nursing Program. Only applicants who meet established minimum criteria will be
considered for the nursing program. Meeting minimum standards does not ensure admission
to the nursing program. Applicants will be accepted until each class is at full capacity.
Pre-requisite coursework includes BI 107* Human Biology with a C or higher, MA 104
with a C or higher.
Licensed Practical Nurse - Certificate
Employment Information
LPN's Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals,
nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May
work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Overall Employment Outlook: Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 54,000 openings for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are projected
each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result
from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the
labor force, such as to retire.
Salary Information
All of the following information is sourced from O*NET OnLine.
O*NET OnLine is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and developed by the National
Center for O*NET Development.
In Michigan:
- Workers on average earn $63,810.
- 10% of workers earn $53,360 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $77,290 or more.
In the United States:
- Workers on average earn $62,340.
- 10% of workers earn $47,960 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $80,510 or more.
BMCC Pass Rates
| Academic Year | Knowledge | Skill | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Know Before You Go
BMCC’s LPN Program prepares students to sit for the State of Michigan’s NCLEX-PN examination.
Students who have completed all pre-nursing courses or will complete prior to the
anticipated clinical start date need to complete this application packet. NOTE: Application to the nursing program also requires a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.0 in the pre-nursing courses, must have good academic standing with the
college (a grade of C or better must be, or have been, earned in each of the pre-nursing courses).
Students may be admitted to the College at any point but may not be admitted to the
nursing program until they have fulfilled all pre-nursing course requirements. NOTE: Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.
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Meet with the Director of Nursing
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Review the LPN Student Handbook
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Complete all Pre-requisite courses
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Complete the LPN program application packet *** Only completed application packets will be considered for acceptance into the nursing program.
Additional Program Requirements and Fees
Note: Immunization fees are subject to change based on the administering location.
- TB Two-Step Skin test: $10-20 per step.
- Influenza: $0-$60
- Covid 19: $0-$200
- Blood titer: varies on the laboratory completing the test.
- iCHAT criminal history background check $10
- Uniform Scrub set: $20-$50
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Urine drug screen 0-$60 depending on location
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ACEMAPP $50 **Subject to change depending on Clinical rotation agency
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Nursing Course Fees
