Alaska Pacific University LPN Program in Anchorage, AK

Alaska Pacific University’s LPN program offers a unique pathway for aspiring nurses to enter the healthcare field with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care. This certificate program is designed to address the critical nursing shortage in Alaska by equipping students with the foundational skills needed to provide safe and holistic care to diverse populations, especially Alaska Natives and underserved communities. Offered in a hybrid format across multiple locations including Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, the program blends online learning with hands-on clinical experience. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for advancement in the nursing profession and focuses on integrating cultural competence, professional communication, and evidence-based practices into patient-centered care. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to the well-being of Alaskan communities and excel as Licensed Practical Nurses in various healthcare settings after passing the NCLEX-PN exam.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Alaska Pacific University 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.