Wayne County Community College District LPN Program in Detroit, MI

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level nurses. This program likely involves a comprehensive curriculum covering fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing. A substantial portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical experience, typically in a variety of healthcare settings within Wayne County, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. Students will learn to perform essential nursing tasks, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient care, and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare teams. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Career paths for LPNs often include working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, physician’s offices, and home healthcare settings. The program duration is usually between 12-18 months. Graduates may also explore options to advance their education towards an ADN or BSN through articulation agreements with partner institutions, if available.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Wayne County Community College District on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.