Southern Union State Community College LPN Program in Wadley, AL

The LPN program at Southern Union State Community College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum encompasses a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience. Students will likely study foundational sciences such as anatomy and physiology, learn essential nursing skills, and delve into specialized areas like medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, and maternal-newborn care. A significant portion of the program involves clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, allowing students to apply their knowledge and develop practical skills under the guidance of experienced nurses. The program’s duration is typically around one year, culminating in eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN exam opens doors to fulfilling careers as LPNs in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare facilities. Moreover, the LPN license can serve as a stepping stone towards further nursing education, such as pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing to become a Registered Nurse through an LPN-to-RN program.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southern Union 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.