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Grand Rapids Community College nursing
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 96% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 100%Practical nursing NCLEX 96%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Grand Rapids | 100% (2025, 86 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Grand Rapids | 96% (2025, 50 first-time takers) Board source |
The Michigan board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 165 |
| 2016 | 137 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2018 | 163 |
| 2019 | 142 |
| 2020 | 141 |
| 2021 | 106 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 134 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 87 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 47 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Grand Rapids Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“GRCC’s Nursing Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN; 3390 Peachtree Rd.”
grcc.edu
Simulation
“Students also train in a simulation lab space to practice skills in a hospital setting.”
grcc.edu
Clinical placements
“Students participate in clinical partnerships and connect with local employers early in their nursing career.”
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