Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Detroit Business Institute-Downriver Riverview, MichiganOverview
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Detroit Business Institute-Downriver asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Interview
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
High school diploma or GED, ATI TEAS or equivalent nursing entrance assessment, letters of recommendation (number not stated), AHA BLS CPR and personal interview. One academic year, 61.5 quarter credits / 1,155 hours. Program start tentatively late Fall 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Detroit Business Institute-Downriver. Open a category to see each one.