Berkshire Community College LPN Program in Pittsfield, MA

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Berkshire Community College (BCC) is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a rewarding career in nursing. The program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experiences. Students learn about fundamental nursing concepts, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and the principles of patient care across the lifespan. The curriculum commonly covers medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, and mental health nursing. Clinical rotations take place in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics, providing students with practical experience in a variety of patient care scenarios. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). Passing the NCLEX-PN allows graduates to become licensed practical nurses and pursue entry-level positions in hospitals, nursing homes, physician’s offices, and home healthcare agencies. The program often builds a strong foundation for students who may later choose to pursue further education and become registered nurses.

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