Flathead Valley Community College LPN Program in Kalispell, MT

The LPN program at Flathead Valley Community College is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become competent and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum typically covers a comprehensive range of nursing topics, including medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, geriatrics, pharmacology, and mental health. Students will learn essential nursing skills such as medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient education. A significant portion of the program involves hands-on clinical experiences at local healthcare facilities, providing students with real-world exposure to patient care. These clinical rotations are designed to build competence and confidence under the guidance of experienced nurses.

The program’s duration is typically one year, culminating in a certificate of completion and eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN, graduates can find employment opportunities in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. The program may also provide pathways for LPNs to further their education and become Registered Nurses. FVCC’s LPN program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled and qualified practical nurses in the Flathead Valley region and beyond.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Flathead Valley Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.