Otero College LPN Program in La Junta, CO

The Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Otero College is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment necessary to provide safe and effective nursing care under the direction of registered nurses or physicians. Students can expect to learn about a wide range of topics, including basic nursing skills, medication administration, wound care, patient assessment, and disease management. The program likely incorporates classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and extensive clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and clinics. The duration of the LPN program is typically around one year. Graduates who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon passing the NCLEX-PN, graduates can work as Licensed Practical Nurses in a variety of settings, providing direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily living activities. The LPN program can also serve as a stepping stone to further nursing education, such as an LPN-to-RN bridge program, allowing graduates to advance their careers in the nursing profession.

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