Bishop State Community College LPN Program in Mobile, AL

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Bishop State Community College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver safe and effective nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The program typically takes about 12-18 months to complete and combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences. Students will learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and geriatrics. Clinical rotations take place in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, providing students with valuable hands-on experience. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. Passing the NCLEX-PN allows graduates to become licensed practical nurses and pursue career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home healthcare agencies. The program emphasizes patient-centered care and prepares students to become compassionate and competent members of the healthcare team.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Bishop State 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.