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 Northwestern Michigan College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Minimum GPA2.33
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
LPN program is completed in two semesters after prerequisite courses. Nursing programs page references a HESI exam requirement and a pre-nursing checklist but the PN page states no minimum score or GPA. 2026-2027 total cost $15,798.86 in-district up to $34,882.86 international including fees. Apply via https://nmc.edu/academics/programs/nursing/apply.html.
