Practical Nurse (Certificate)

Program Details
The Practical Nursing (PN) program equips students with the skills needed for employment as a nurse within a year. Practical nursing is a three semester program, and those who complete the program are awarded a Practical Nursing Certificate. Graduates will also meet the educational requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) upon completion.
Why Practical Nurse?
The Practical Nursing certificate program at Bay College prepares students to demonstrate entry-level competencies, providing basic nursing care to all age groups. This curriculum includes a background in the biological sciences, social sciences, general education, and nursing theory. Students will receive supervised clinical experiences in the hospitals, home healthcare agencies, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices and within the high-tech simulation center on campus. A bridge program is also available at Bay College for LPNs who later desire to continue their education and attain a registered nursing degree and beyond.
Pass Rates
- January 2017 - December 2017: 90.91%
- January 2018 - December 2018: 89.13%
- January 2019 - December 2019: 93.75%
- January 2020 - December 2020: 80.00%
- January 2021 - December 2021: 83.33%
- January 2022 - December 2022: 73.33%
- January 2023 - December 2023: 75%