For more information about GRCC's nursing programs, please visit our website at grcc.edu/nursingprograms, or email the nursing department at nursingprograms@grcc.edu or call 616.234.4238.

Program Admissions Requirements

In order to be eligible for admission into the Practical Nursing (PN) program, students must:

1. Be high school graduates or have passed the high school equivalency GED (General Educational Development) Test.

2. Have a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0, or a college GPA of at least 2.0, which will be used for students with 12 or more college credits.  

3. Demonstrate math competency all must be within the last five years.  For specific details/scores visit the Nursing Program Requirements.

4. Applicants must have successfully completed all Academic Foundational Courses. This applies to students whose GPA and ACT, SAT, or Placement Test scores place them into Academic Foundational courses. Students with 12 or more college credits are still required to take the Math Placement Test, unless they can demonstrate competency per the math requirements.

5. Score at least 75% on the HESI A2 Admission Assessment (fee). This test assesses knowledge in reading, vocabulary, grammar, and math.

6. Have a negative urine drug screen and complete the criminal background check process. Students will not be allowed to enter the program until cleared by GRCC police. This is a requirement of the Nursing Programs as clinical facilities are required to follow Michigan Public Acts 27, 28, and 29 of 2006. Without a clear criminal background, it is possible a student would not be allowed to participate in clinical activities and thus, be unable to complete the GRCC Nursing Programs. For additional information, refer to the Health Programs general information page.