Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) provide basic bedside care under the direction of Registered Nurses and physicians. LPNs perform tasks such as dispensing medications, wound care, taking vital signs, collecting samples, feeding patients, and helping patients with personal hygiene. LPNs are employed in nursing homes, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and clinics. Employment opportunities for LPNs are expected to grow through the coming years.
Detroit Business Institute-Downriver offers a challenging yet rewarding practical nurse certificate program for qualified students. Students become proficient in fundamentals of nursing and patient care. The program covers medical surgical nursing, maternal/child nursing, pharmacology, and much more.
Schedule
Our one-year program includes a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory skills training and clinical components at local hospitals and nursing home facilities.
Total: 1155 classroom/clinical hours / 61.5 quarter credit hours
Subjects include
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Dosages and Calculations
- Medical Surgical Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Maternal Child Nursing
- Transition and Roles of the LPN
- Gerontology
- Mental Health
LICENSING
Students who meet the graduation requirements in this program shall receive a certificate in Practical Nursing and will be eligible to take the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for Michigan licensure as a practical nurse.
The Admissions Requirement are:
- Graduated from high school or received a GED.
- Pass criminal background check and drug screening
- Pass ATI TEAS entrance examination with a minimum score of 40 overall OR a minimum score of 38 overall with a math sub score of at least 42. If Math and Science subtest score in TEAS is less than 40 then the student will be required to take mandatory tutoring or test out during pre nursing module
- Complete health appraisal form to include negative TB test, required immunizations and/or Titers (required before the start of classes).
- Two favorable letters of recommendation (from clergy, teacher, or employer)
- Current AHA/BLS certificate required (to include BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals with AED training)
- Complete personal interview with admissions representative
Admission Policy
The mission of Detroit Business Institute-Downriver is twofold: to serve the needs of both the individual student and the community Our role is to provide students with specialized vocational education using the most advanced teaching methods and technology and to provide the community with employees educated in the professional skills needed by today’s employers. It is the policy and purpose of Detroit Business Institute-Downriver to provide equal educational opportunity according to academic qualifications without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected group status. Click here for more information and details.
Questions? Call us at: (734) 479-0660