Are you a natural caregiver? Do you want to pursue a career where you can make a difference every day? If you are ready to become an essential member of the healthcare team, training to become a nurse may be a good path for you to pursue.
As you look at your options for nursing programs in Michigan, consider the training offered here at Dorsey College. Our team here at Dorsey College is committed to providing exceptional training to our students as they prepare for their newly chosen career in nursing. Each of the nursing programs at Dorsey College have been skillfully designed to provide students with an opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills needed for success. In addition, both of our nursing programs are designed to not only prepared students for success in the field, but also help them develop critical thinking skills, as they prepare to challenge the NCLEX exam.
Before you begin your new career, you’ll need to research nursing programs in Michigan to find the one that best aligns with your goals. It will take much more than searching for “best nursing programs” online, though. At Dorsey College, our team is prepared to provide you the knowledge and hands-on training needed to help you pursue your nursing career!
Practical Nurse program
The curriculum in the Practical Nurse program is designed to challenge students to solve problems, develop critical thinking skills. In addition, the program strives to help students understand legal, ethical, moral and cultural issues of today’s healthcare communities. Practical nurses work under the direction of physicians or registered nurses to provide patient care, assist with patient education, manage team nursing patient care delivery, and supervise unlicensed assistive personnel.
Getting Started
As an aspiring nursing student, you will want to know about nursing school requirements. Nursing schools in Michigan strive to assist students in achieving their goals by providing quality training and education. For those looking at schools for LPN training will have to ensure they meet the admissions requirements associated with that school or program. It is important that future nursing students are aware of the requirements to ensure they can fulfill each of them in the admissions process.
At Dorsey College, candidates for the Practical Nurse program need to complete several steps in order to gain admission, and we are here to help you every step of the way. You can read more about the admissions requirements for the Practical Nurse program by clicking here.
How Soon Can Training Be Completed?
The Practical Nurse program at Dorsey College is designed to be completed in just one year. During the training program, students will benefit from both classroom instruction as well as clinical instruction.
Graduates of the Practical Nurse program who have successfully met all of the program’s requirements will be eligible to challenge the NCLEX-PN Exam. Dorsey College has determined that its Practical Nurse program curriculum is sufficient to fulfill educational requirements for licensure in the State of Michigan only. No educational determinations have been made for any other state, district, or US territory in regards to nursing licensure requirements.
For more information, please visit the Practical Nurse program page, or call us at 1-888-422-1188 to learn more!
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program
For those seeking an RN program, this training program is designed to help students prepare to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse. The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Dorsey College is designed to prepare graduates to lead efforts in advocacy, health promotions, and quality changes within the healthcare system, increasing the health and safety of the growing diverse population, while adhering to the rules and regulations that governs the practice of professional Registered Nurses by clicking here.
Getting Started
Future nursing students who wish to begin an RN program will have to ensure they meet the admissions requirements associated with that school or program. RN program requirements can include placement testing, providing references, writing an essay, meeting certain health requirements (such as vaccinations), and more. As a result, it is important that future nursing students are aware of the requirements to ensure they can fulfill each of them in the admissions process.
At Dorsey College, candidates for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program need to complete several steps in order to gain admission, but our team is here to help every step of the way. You can read more about the admissions requirements for the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program by clicking here.
How Soon Can Training Be Completed?
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at Dorsey College is designed to be completed in just two years. During the training program, students will benefit from both classroom instruction as well as clinical instruction.
Graduates of this program who have successfully met all requirements will be eligible to challenge the NCLEX-RN®. Dorsey College has determined that its Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program curriculum is sufficient to fulfill educational requirements for licensure in the State of Michigan only. No educational determinations have been made for any other state, district, or US territory in regards to nursing licensure requirements.
For more information, please visit the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program page, or call us at 1-888-422-1188 to learn more!
What Nursing Program is right for you?
You may be wondering what nursing program is right for you. If you are trying to choose between an LPN program and an RN program, it’s important to understand both occupations. You should also have a sense of the scope of practice each professional holds. Lastly, it’s important to understand info about each career and the career path you may have as an LPN or an RN.
At Dorsey College, we offer the following to students who enroll in one of our nursing training programs:
- Opportunities for hands-on training
- Support both in and outside of the classroom
- Preparation for the NCLEX exam
- Career Services Assistance
- Flexible class schedules
- Various dates you can start each year (may vary by program and campus)
When looking at different types of nursing schools, there are a few factors you may wish to consider. These include accreditation, the availability of financial aid for those who qualify, the preparation the school offers for the NCLEX and the career services assistance the school provides.
We invite you to contact us here at Dorsey College to learn more about our approach to training future LPNs and RNs. At Dorsey College, our team is all-in for you. When you visit our school, you will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our Financial Aid team, who will discuss the options you have to finance your education. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
In addition, throughout our program, you will not only have the support of your teachers, but also the Director of Nursing and other support staff at the campus. We want you to make the most of your time training with us, so we’re going to help you along the way. Our programs also include opportunities to prepare for the NCLEX. Lastly, our career services team is available to assist all program completers, however, job placement is not guaranteed by Dorsey College.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you pursue your new career in nursing!
Candidate Status – Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Effective December 14, 2022, Dorsey College’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and Practical Nurse programs are a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This candidacy status expires on December 14, 2024.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
