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.
Bay College is a community college in Escanaba, Michigan. Its occupational education includes Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Nursing, AAS (RN), and Practical Nursing Certificate programs, along with other career-focused options. The college offers fast-track career certificates, trades training, industry certifications, associate degrees, transfer programs, and online courses. Academic offerings include fields such as health care, public safety, business, information technology, water technology, and construction. Bay College also maintains an Iron Mountain campus and provides a student dashboard for checking grades, viewing assignments, connecting with advisors, and tracking campus life.