St Cloud Technical and Community College LPN Program in Saint Cloud, MN

The LPN program at St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC) prepares students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program typically lasts around 11 months, combining classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory simulations, and real-world clinical experiences to provide a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles. Students will learn essential skills such as administering medications, wound care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The curriculum emphasizes patient safety, critical thinking, and effective communication, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate and competent care. Clinical rotations at hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities offer diverse experiences with various patient populations. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates are eligible to practice as LPNs in a variety of healthcare settings. The LPN program at SCTCC can also serve as a pathway to further education, with many graduates choosing to pursue LPN-to-RN bridge programs to advance their nursing careers.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at St Cloud Technical and 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.