Practical Nursing Program
It takes as little as three semesters to earn a certificate in practical nursing from NMU. Upon completion of the program you'll be qualified to take the practical nursing licensure exam and start working in the field. Practical nursing is a rewarding career of caring for people and utilizing technical skills in a wide variety of health-care settings. Although hospitals employ a large number of licensed practical nurses, nursing homes, doctors' offices, industrial firms and other health agencies also provide jobs.
The Practical Nursing Department is committed to providing a quality learning experience, using the latest technology to educate technical nurses who are caring, competent, lifelong learners prepared for diverse and changing environments.
The program is approved by the Michigan State Department of Vocational Education and the Michigan Board of Nursing.
To view a short video about the Licensed Practical Nursing program, please select your media viewer. (Windows Media/Quicktime)
Prerequisites
There are six prerequisite courses, totaling 15 credits, that are required before a student can begin taking the practical nursing curriculum courses. The prerequisites are:
- BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 credits
- HN 210 Nutrition for Humans, 4 credits
- HP 200 Physical Well Being, 1 credit
- PN 100 Introduction to Practical Nursing, 2 credits
- AH 102 Growth and Development, 3 credits
- PN 103 Basic Pharmacology Skills, 1 credit
Courses Required for Degree
Click here for program policies and the list of courses, descriptions, credits and sequences required for the LPN certificate.
All required LPN nursing courses are offered in a 7-1/2 week block, except for NE 212, which is 15 weeks.
Application and Information Packet
Practical Nursing Application
(please read the admission policies for this program in the link at left and also in the Undergraduate Bulletin)
Practical Nursing Handbook
For further information, contact:
Practical Nursing Department
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2640
LPN @nmu.edu
