South Louisiana Community College LPN Program in Lafayette, LA

The LPN program at South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum integrates classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences to prepare students for the demands of the profession. Students learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. The program typically lasts around 12-18 months, culminating in eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. Upon successful completion of the program and licensure, graduates can find employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings throughout South Louisiana, such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health agencies. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, ethical practice, and professional development, equipping graduates with the foundation for a rewarding career in nursing.

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