Indian Hills Community College LPN Program in Ottumwa, IA

The LPN program at Indian Hills Community College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experiences, and clinical rotations to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary to deliver safe and effective patient care. Students will learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health. Clinical rotations at local hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics provide students with real-world experience and the opportunity to apply their knowledge in diverse healthcare settings. The program typically lasts around 12-18 months, leading to a diploma or certificate in Practical Nursing. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates are eligible to work as Licensed Practical Nurses in various healthcare settings, providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Many LPNs also choose to further their education by enrolling in RN bridge programs.

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