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Practical Nursing Certificate
Practical Nursing Certificate
at Grand Rapids Community College
West Michigan Catalog
GRCC’s Nursing Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN; 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326), as well as the Michigan Board of Nursing. Our programs offer a mixture of classroom instruction and clinical lab work that provides direct, hands-on healthcare experience. Individuals already working as licensed practical nurses may qualify for advanced standing in the department’s associate’s degree program, putting them on a faster track toward completing graduation requirements (LPNs wanting to apply for Advanced Standing in the Associate Degree Program must have completed 2000 hours of work experience as an LPN prior to applying).
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Admissions
Program Admissions Requirements In order to be eligible for admission into the Practical Nursing (PN) program, students must: 1. Be high school graduates or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) Test. 2. Have a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0, or a college GPA of at least 2.0, which will be used for students with 12 or more college credits. 3. Demonstrate math competency all must be within the last five years. For specific details/scores visit the Nursing Program Requirements. 4. Applicants must have successfully completed all Academic Foundational Courses. This applies to students whose GPA and ACT, SAT, or Placement Test scores place them into Academic Foundational courses. Students with 12 or more college credits are still required to take the Math Placement Test, unless they can demonstrate competency per the math requirements. 5. Score at least 75% on the HESI A2 Admission Assessment (fee). This test assesses knowledge in reading, vocabulary, grammar, and math. 6. Have a negative urine drug screen and complete the criminal background check process. Students will not be allowed to enter the program until cleared by GRCC police. This is a requirement of the Nursing Programs as clinical facilities are required to follow Michigan Public Acts 27, 28, and 29 of 2006. Without a clear criminal background, it is possible a student would not be allowed to participate in clinical activities and thus, be unable to complete the GRCC Nursing Programs. For additional information, refer to the Health Programs general information page.