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Why aren't there hardly any LPN programs in Detroit or in any part of Michigan? There is one at Everest but it's costly. The Detroit Health Care Career Center has an LPN school but they are no guarantee, they are not organized play games and they discourage the students who come in there by telling them that they don't have a shot in getting into the program. The Detroit Healthcare career center thread has come to a halt, I've emailed a few people who said they are in the program or have graduated and they have not gotten back to me.

it seems that the opportunity here is very limited. I am considering moving somewhere else to pursue a career in nursing

Some clinical sites are closer to Michigan. She said some may be within a hundred mile radius of the school. Basically clinicals are still in Ohio, but you don't have to go to class afterwards. They even have carpools set up so if you need to get to clinicals you can meet in the lobby of the school. I live in Michigan also. I feel your excitement too. I hope I am able too sleep tonight, because after tomorrow I am just waiting for orienation on the 30th. Yah! Then off to class I go. You will love the school. They have suround sound set up in every class so the people in the back can here with projectors. So professional, so clean. There are four labs two on the first floor, two on the second. They are set up just like a hospital. I can't wait. Even though I am tired of school this will get me closer to my goal. I will let you see for yourself Let me know how it goes Friday! Good Luck! :up:

Are you at Owens or Brown Mackie?

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Do you have to take pre reqs at Owen?

I am looking for an LPN program, right now I do not have the time to take pre reqs just to get accept4ed into any of the community colleges here. My parents are offering support but only for so long. If I have to move out on my own, pursuing a career in nursing is highly unlikely. Paying rent, working and then trying to study and completely a strenous program is not possible.

I am really upset with the Detroit HealthCare Career center right now, they set me back. I wish I would have stayed ath the community college I was at instead of wasting my life there thinking it was going to benefit me

Since I'm so close to Mich, I sometimes browse this area just to see what's going on. One thing I keep seeing is the number of qualified students trying to get into NS. I feel so bad for you! The interesting thing, there are a lot of nursing schools in NWOhio, and our problem is that of finding a job when we graduate, not necessarily getting into school. For the RN, it's still a bit of a wait (nothing like Mich, though), but for the LPN, not a wait.

For the LPN, I had to have basic sciences and math/english from high school or from college. It's basic chemistry and algebra. Also, though I took the A and P I and II for the RN, there's a basic human anatomy (if not taken in high school) that's required. The GPA requirement is pretty low (can't remember, but if contender for Mich NS, you shouldn't be concerned). You also need to have completed the ACT. I also applied for the RN at the same time, so I know that the reqs for the RN are much more, and GPA much more competitive.

There's only a few weeks before the next class start, and with finals this week, I'd contact the school asap just to get things rolling. It never hurts to apply-even to the Brown Mackies of the world-as you never know what options are out there. But, I wish you luck, and I'd be glad to help with advice...it wasn't long ago that I felt stuck and overwhelmed, so let me know.

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Since I'm so close to Mich, I sometimes browse this area just to see what's going on. One thing I keep seeing is the number of qualified students trying to get into NS. I feel so bad for you! The interesting thing, there are a lot of nursing schools in NWOhio, and our problem is that of finding a job when we graduate, not necessarily getting into school. For the RN, it's still a bit of a wait (nothing like Mich, though), but for the LPN, not a wait.

For the LPN, I had to have basic sciences and math/english from high school or from college. It's basic chemistry and algebra. Also, though I took the A and P I and II for the RN, there's a basic human anatomy (if not taken in high school) that's required. The GPA requirement is pretty low (can't remember, but if contender for Mich NS, you shouldn't be concerned). You also need to have completed the ACT. I also applied for the RN at the same time, so I know that the reqs for the RN are much more, and GPA much more competitive.

There's only a few weeks before the next class start, and with finals this week, I'd contact the school asap just to get things rolling. It never hurts to apply-even to the Brown Mackies of the world-as you never know what options are out there. But, I wish you luck, and I'd be glad to help with advice...it wasn't long ago that I felt stuck and overwhelmed, so let me know.

I never took the ACT nor did i take human anatomy. Will they let me take a course and then enroll me into the program? Is admissions to the nursing program competitive?

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I never took the ACT nor did i take human anatomy. Will they let me take a course and then enroll me into the program? Is admissions to the nursing program competitive?

You could enroll in the anatomy class for Jan and take the ACT in the Spring. I'd get on this asap, starting with an Owens admissions person to see what class you could take, or one that would transfer from a Mich school. Admissions to the LPN is not competitive, you just have to find out what you are missing, and do what you need to do. It sounds complicated, but the advisors guided me along and were very helpful. I agree, nobody likes to do the pre-req footwork...it's just one of those things.

Anyway, you could be eligible for Fall semester (apply in May after pre-reqs).

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You could enroll in the anatomy class for Jan and take the ACT in the Spring. I'd get on this asap, starting with an Owens admissions person to see what class you could take, or one that would transfer from a Mich school. Admissions to the LPN is not competitive, you just have to find out what you are missing, and do what you need to do. It sounds complicated, but the advisors guided me along and were very helpful. I agree, nobody likes to do the pre-req footwork...it's just one of those things.

Anyway, you could be eligible for Fall semester (apply in May after pre-reqs).

is there on campus living there?

what is owens address and phone number

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I discovered that if I go there the tuition is double. HOw do I get around that? And there is no expenses to cover the cost of living or anything. I thought it would be better for me to move out there but I can't afford it.

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is there on campus living there?

what is owens address and phone number

www.owens.edu is the website. From there you can find the information you need.

There is housing for students near campus-new condo type places which are dorm-like in that multiple students pay a certain price and share the place.

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why aren't there hardly any lpn programs in detroit or in any part of michigan? there is one at everest but it's costly. the detroit health care career center has an lpn school but they are no guarantee, they are not organized play games and they discourage the students who come in there by telling them that they don't have a shot in getting into the program. the detroit healthcare career center thread has come to a halt, i've emailed a few people who said they are in the program or have graduated and they have not gotten back to me.

it seems that the opportunity here is very limited. i am considering moving somewhere else to pursue a career in nursing

reply: to all who are interested in lpn and rn programs:

your caption is wrong. there are a great many opportunities for lpn certification programs in michigan. some have waiting lists - some do not. some have a lot of pre-requisites - some have only a few. some are one year - some are longer. you simply need to check around and spend some time digging. if you really want something you will not give up until you have found what you need.

you can easily obtain lists of all nursing programs that are approved in every state. in addition, you can easily obtain lists of all nursing programs that are accredited by the nln and by the ccne.

for example - in michigan you go to the website of the licensing entity which is the michigan department of community health (mdch). the website is: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529_27542---,00.html

on the mdch website inserted above you will see numerous links. the section "nurse licensing information" has the links for the following:

nursing education programs

nursing approved education programs

click on them and download the materials. you will find much valuable information.

further, the american association of colleges of nursing (aacn) has the following website - http://www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation/

click on that link. you will see a number of tabs on the left including:

accredited programs

other affiliated programs

click on those tabs and download the materials. you will find all of the aacn ccne accreditations for all of the schools in the usa.

the aacn's ccne accreditation is important for this reason:

"officially recognized by the u.s. secretary of education as a national accreditation agency, the commission on collegiate nursing education (ccne) is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement of the public's health. ccne ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses."

"ccne serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. as a voluntary, self-regulatory process, ccne accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing education programs and the continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education."

additionally, the website for the national league for nursing accrediting commission (nlnac) s http://www.nlnac.org/

click on that link. you will see on the left side the following:

nlnac accredited nursing programs

programs with candidate status

click on those links and download the materials. you will find much information.

the nln accreditation is important for this reason:

"the national league for nursing accrediting commission (nlnac) is nationally recognized by the u.s. department of education as the accrediting agency for postsecondary and higher degree nursing programs. nlnac provides specialized accreditation for all types of nursing education programs (clinical doctorate, master's, baccalaureate, associate, diploma, and practical)."

"nlnac supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by the functions of accreditation. accreditation is a voluntary, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. accreditation also assists in the further improvement of the institutions or programs as related to resources invested, processes followed, and results achieved."

in addition to all of this great information, the following are very important websites that every nursing student and nurse should have and use:

national association for practical nurse education and service, inc. (napnes) http://www.napnes.org/membership/chapters.html

national council of state boards of nursing, inc. (ncsbn) https://www.ncsbn.org/

member boards https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm

for michigan https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm#michigan

these numerous websites and the individual licensing websites for each individual state will provide anyone who is interested with a wealth of information on lpn and rn programs, schools, accreditation, and licensing.

additionally, if you are really interested in pursuing options, you must check with all of the community colleges and other colleges you wish to consider in your area that offer the program you want to determine the pre-requisites, waiting list, financial aid, admission requirements, transfer credit equivalencies, length of program, clinical sites, quality of the program's nclex preparation, etc.

in michigan the michigan community college association (mcca) lists all of the community colleges and you can pull up each website and examine everything they offer and their requirements. go to the mcca website at http://www.mcca.org/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userslist&itemid=21&itemid=21

there is ample opportunity to receive any quality education you wish.

the best thing michigan has to offer - for those who qualify - is free money!!! yes, free money!!!

go to the michigan website for "no worker left behind" - this grant is funded to give up to $5,000.00 per year for a maximum of a two year program to all qualified applicants.

you apply by going to a local mich works site. all the information you need to get started is online and as of 2008 the program is still active and will be funding schools for applicants into 2009 and hopefully beyond!

go to the nwlb website at http://www.michigan.gov/nwlb

cut and paste all of this information into every location you wish. it is all valuable and worth passing on.

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