Riverland Community College LPN Program in Austin, MN

The LPN program at Riverland Community College provides a focused pathway to a career in nursing. To begin, prospective students must first apply and be admitted to Riverland Community College before submitting a separate application to the LPN program. A key component of the application process involves demonstrating aptitude through the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT-AD), which must be taken in person at a Riverland campus. Furthermore, applicants need to show an active status on a CNA registry. The program emphasizes academic preparedness, requiring completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher before applying. With Riverland’s designation as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), students can expect an inclusive and supportive environment tailored to diverse learners, creating a strong foundation for success in the nursing profession. The application process has specific periods so be sure to apply within the appropriate dates!

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