Frequently Asked Questions on Practical Nurse Program

Informational Session for Serenity Health Training Institute

1. How long is your nursing program?
Our program is 54 weeks long.

2. What is the cost of your nursing program?
Our program cost $26,999.

3. Are textbooks and uniforms included in tuition cost?
Yes, as well as online clinical excursions.

4. Do you offer financial aid assistance?
No, but we have a financial aid assistance plan through T & I Credit Union.

5. Is the school accessible by bus?
Yes, Smart buses run by our school.

6. Is there free parking?
Yes, free parking in the back and on the sides of our building.

7. Is your school approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing (MiBON)?
Yes, you can find our approved school on the Mighigan.gov/LARA or MIPLUS.com website after September 4, 2021.

8. Do I need a physical exam and proof of a Covid 19 vaccine?
Yes, a health appraisal form is required as well as proof of covid 19 vaccination.

9. Do we need to have a CPR certification?
Yes, you must have a BLS card as a requirement with your enrollment application.

10. Do we need to have a clear criminal background and drug screening test?
Yes, and we do those screening here on campus.

11. Are there classes every day of the week?
No, practical nurse classes are Monday through Thursday daytime. No classes on Friday's, unless it's a make-up day for inclement weather.

12. What time does the classes meet?
Classes generally start between 8:00am or 9:00am and ends between 4:30pm and 5:00pm.

13. What time does the clinical externships start?
Most clinical externships start between 6:00am to 7:00am and are generally 8 hours long.

14. Are there any evening or weekend clinical externships?
Yes, clinical externships can be held in the evenings and or weekends.

NOTE: Serenity follows CDC, State of Michigan and Oakload County Health Department guidelines governing the COVID 19 vaccines and mask mandates