Practical Nursing Education

What’s Required to Complete the Practical Nursing Education Certificate Program?

A certificate in the Practical Nursing Education Program from WCCCD requires 40 credits to complete. 

As a Practical Nursing Education student at WCCCD, you will take introductory nursing and science courses for your program.

Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their certificate. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals. 

What Will I Learn as a Practical Nursing Student?

You’ll learn everything you need to become an LPN/LVN who exemplifies professionalism, compassion, and care. Our program focuses on best-practice standards that promote health and wellness for culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities.

Once you complete the program, you’ll be ready to:

• Provide evidence-based care consistent with the role and scope of practice, and values of the profession of nursing
• Be responsible for implementing scientific evidence to make patient-care decisions
• Provide care to diverse patient populations in diverse health care settings
• Apply knowledge and skills to promote the health and wellness of individuals, families, groups, and communities in a culturally diverse society

End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
(Effective for all students graduating August 2026 and December 2026).

Upon successful completion of the WCCCD Practical Nursing Education Program, the graduate will:

1. Apply professional accountability congruent with the roles, responsibilities, and values associated with the scope of practical nursing practice.
2. Integrate evidence-based principles as a foundation for nursing practice.
3. Demonstrate effective patient-centered care to diverse populations in a variety of care environments.
4. Examine care standards under continuous scrutiny to improve the well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities.

1. Demonstrate professional accountability in providing safe, ethical, and competent nursing care within the scope of practical nursing practice.
2. Utilize established evidence-based principles when implementing nursing care under the supervision of the registered nurse or healthcare provider.
3. Provide patient-centered care to diverse individuals and families across the lifespan using clinical judgment within the scope of practical nursing practice.
4. Contribute to the improvement of care standards to promote safe and quality patient outcomes through interprofessional collaboration.

The WCCCD Practical Nursing Education Program has full approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing (MBON).

Where is WCCCD’s Practical Nursing Education Program Offered?

The WCCCD’s Practical Nursing Education Program is offered at our Ted Scott Campus. The Ted Scott Campus also offers classes for other medical care-related certificates and degrees. As a WCCCD student, you can take prerequisite courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.

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