Northland Community and Technical College LPN Program in Thief River Falls, MN

The LPN program at Northland Community and Technical College is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to succeed as Licensed Practical Nurses. The program typically takes one to two years to complete, and the curriculum covers a wide range of topics including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, and mental health nursing. A significant portion of the program involves hands-on clinical experiences in various healthcare settings, providing students with the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world patient care. The program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are essential for providing safe and effective patient care. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination, and upon passing, can begin their careers as LPNs in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. The program also serves as a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue further education in nursing, such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Northland Community and Technical 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.