College of DuPage LPN Program in Glen Ellyn, IL

The LPN program at College of DuPage aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become competent and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including basic nursing principles, medication administration, patient assessment, and specialized areas like medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, and geriatric nursing. Students typically engage in hands-on learning through clinical rotations at hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities, allowing them to apply their skills in real-world settings. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, preparing graduates to work as valuable members of the healthcare team. Generally, LPN programs take approximately 12-18 months to complete, leading to eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as LPNs in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings. Furthermore, the College of DuPage may have articulation agreements that allow LPN graduates to pursue further education, such as an Associate Degree in Nursing, enabling them to become Registered Nurses.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at College of DuPage 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.