Highland Community College LPN Program in Freeport, IL

The LPN program at Highland Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective nursing care. This comprehensive program typically takes 12-18 months to complete and covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, gerontology, and pediatric care. Students participate in classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences in various healthcare settings. These experiences may include hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on skills development, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination to become licensed practical nurses. An LPN license opens doors to a variety of career opportunities in healthcare, including direct patient care, medication administration, and assisting physicians and registered nurses. Graduates can find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home health agencies, and other healthcare facilities. The LPN program at Highland Community College provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in nursing and offers a pathway to further education in the nursing field.

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