Pima Community College LPN Program in Tucson, AZ

The LPN program at Pima Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become competent and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses. The program typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory practice and extensive clinical rotations in various healthcare settings. Students can expect to learn fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and patient care techniques. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills. Clinical experiences provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world situations, working alongside experienced healthcare professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam, which, upon passing, grants licensure to practice as an LPN. Career opportunities for LPNs include employment in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare facilities. The program typically takes about 12-18 months to complete.

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