Elizabethtown Community and Technical College LPN Program in Elizabethtown, KY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College provides a comprehensive education for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Over the course of approximately one year (full-time), students will learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, and patient assessment. The curriculum encompasses theoretical coursework, hands-on laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings. Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination, and upon passing, will be licensed as Practical Nurses, ready to pursue employment in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The program strongly prepares students to provide safe and effective patient care, emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and ethical practice.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Elizabethtown Community and Technical 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.