Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College LPN Program in Minden, LA

The LPN program at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC) is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become competent and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum typically covers a wide range of nursing concepts, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Students gain practical skills through hands-on training in simulated lab environments and clinical rotations in local healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. The program typically takes around 12-18 months to complete, depending on the specific program structure. A key focus of the program is preparing students to successfully pass the NCLEX-PN examination, the national licensure exam required to practice as an LPN. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in various healthcare settings, working under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians to provide direct patient care, administer medications, and assist with medical procedures. The NLTCC LPN program provides a pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare, offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Possible articulation agreements might be in place to allow students to pursue further education into RN programs.

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