College of Southern Maryland LPN Program in La Plata, MD

The LPN program at College of Southern Maryland prepares students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This program typically combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences to provide a well-rounded education. Students will learn essential nursing skills, including administering medications, wound care, monitoring vital signs, and providing basic patient care. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and geriatric care. Clinical rotations take place in diverse healthcare settings, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and apply their knowledge in real-world situations. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates are eligible to work as LPNs in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare facilities. The LPN program can also serve as a stepping stone for those who wish to further their education and become Registered Nurses through bridge programs.

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