Practical Nursing

Certificate program at Bay College

Why Practical Nursing?

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.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAM SHEET

Why Bay College?

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

PN-NCLEX Licensure Exam 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%

Completion Rates for PN Program

December 2017 Iron Mountain Campus Graduates - 76.47%*
December 2017 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 66.67%*
August 2018 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 50%*
August 2019 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 33.33%*
August 2020 Iron Mountain Campus Graduates - 72.73%*
August 2020 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 16.67%*
August 2021 Iron Mountain Campus Graduates - 71.43%**
August 2021 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 6.67%**
August 2022 Iron Mountain Campus Graduates - 58.33%**
August 2022 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 33.33%**
August 2023 Iron Mountain Campus Graduates - No Students
August 2023 Escanaba Campus Graduates - 38.46%**

*Rates are measured by cohort participants completing within 150% of required time.

**Rates are measured by cohort participants completing within 100% of required time (New accreditation guidelines).

Certificate Options

Certificate/Degree	Completion Credits	Contact Hours
Nursing, Practical (Certificate)	36.00