Minnesota State College Southeast LPN Program in Winona, MN

The LPN program at Minnesota State College Southeast prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes necessary for entry-level practice. The program provides a comprehensive curriculum covering foundational nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing, alongside specialized courses tailored to diverse patient populations. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical experience in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics, providing invaluable opportunities to apply learned concepts and develop essential nursing skills. The curriculum emphasizes patient-centered care, effective communication, and ethical practice, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to deliver safe and compassionate care. Typically completed in one year, the LPN program equips graduates to take the NCLEX-PN examination and embark on careers in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home healthcare, and other healthcare settings. Some graduates choose to further their education, using the LPN credential as a stepping stone to becoming a Registered Nurse through LPN-to-RN bridge programs.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Minnesota State College Southeast 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.