Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Wayne County Community College District Detroit, Michigan
Overview
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 Wayne County Community College District asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
Practical Nursing Education certificate, 40 credits, up to 24 students admitted each fall and spring. Deadlines May 15 (fall) and September 15 (spring). HESI A2 with 75% in both math and reading plus critical thinking and learning styles sections; two signed reference letters dated within 60 days; typed 500 to 1,000 word essay; PNE information session verification form; high school diploma/GED and official transcripts showing prerequisites. NCLEX-PN 2025 first time pass 100% (23 of 23).
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 Wayne County Community College District. Open a category to see each one.