<p>The practical nursing certificate program prepares the student for a technical career in nursing and is approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing. It includes one semester of prerequisite coursework and three semesters of practical nursing coursework for the full-time generic student.
Employment opportunities include acute care hospitals, long-term acute care and extended care facilities, clinics, offices, home health, and ambulatory care. Graduates may be eligible to continue to pursue a license as a Registered Nurse with the LPN to RN program track. The nursing department and academic counselors will assist students with degree advancement pathways.</p>

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Practical Nursing, CERT

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.