Careers

Graduating practical nursing students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Passing this exam demonstrates the competency to work as an LPN.

LPNs provide basic nursing care such as focused assessments, medication administration, patient monitoring and reporting. They discuss health care with patients and report the status of patients to registered nurses and doctors. Licensed practical nurses have been identified by the U.S Department of Labor as a high growth career through 2026.

Work environment

Long Term Care Facilities/ Nursing homes
Hospitals
Medical Offices/ Clinics
Assisted Living facilities
Home Care and Hospice facilities
Government facilities

Daily responsibilities (varies based on the work environment)

Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress across the life span
Obtain and monitor vitals including blood pressure, pulse, heart rate, and temperature
Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters
Perform medication administration by various routes including by mouth, topical medications, and injections
Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns
Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors
Keep records on patients’ health

Job Placement Rate Practical Nursing Program (Diploma)

90% of full-time and part-time students will obtain an LPN position within 6 months of passing NCLEX-PN (student reported data).

Year (Assessment cycle July 1 - June 30)	2025	2024	2023
Job placement rate (based on # of graduates replying to survey)	100% (10/10 response)	100% (11/11 responses)	100% (11/11 responses)