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Prepare to enter the nursing workforce as an LPN in approximately 12 months
Becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a career that offers many opportunities to pursue different paths and advancement options. LPNs generally work under the supervision of registered nurses and care for the ill, injured, convalescent and disabled. Lincoln Land Community College鈥檚 practical nurse program includes classroom, lab and clinical experience to prepare students to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
Degrees & Certs
Read more about the program and required courses for a practical nurse certificate.
Job Outlook
Cost
In addition to course tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with this program. To review a complete listing visit our LPN program expenses page. Please note that tuition, fees, book expenses and other program costs are subject to change.
Paying for college
Learn more about cost of attendance.
There are ways to get help paying for college. Learn more about paying for college.
Support available
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The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides financial and other supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.
Getting Started
This program starts in the fall. 绿帽社鈥檚 LPN classes are offered at both the Jacksonville and Hillsboro outreach centers.
Applications for the LPN program are accepted the first Monday in November at 8 a.m. through the last Thursday in May at 4 p.m.
To help ensure that students are successful, our LPN program uses a selective admission process. Please note that applicants must complete this selective admission process in addition to the 绿帽社 general enrollment steps. To prepare for applying to the program, please follow the LPN application steps.
If you have questions regarding program admission requirements or how to apply, please call 绿帽社 Student Success at 217-786-2224 and request to speak with a nursing student success coach.