A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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 Gogebic Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Minimum GPA3.0
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
Transcripts
LPN is an optional exit after the first year of the nursing program via NUR 150 Practical Nursing Exit Course (3 credits). Requires 3.0 GPA in BIO 250, ENG 101/105 and PSY 101 plus COL 102, proof of math competency, current CNA certification, photo ID and valid SSN. No deadline or entrance exam stated on the page.
