Southeast New Mexico College LPN Program in Carlsbad, NM

The LPN program at Southeast New Mexico College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experiences, and real-world clinical rotations to provide a well-rounded education. Students can expect to learn fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing. They will also gain expertise in areas such as maternal-newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, and geriatrics. The program typically lasts around 12-18 months and prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam, the national licensing exam for practical nurses. Upon successful completion of the program and licensure, graduates can pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. The program emphasizes patient-centered care and ethical practice, preparing graduates to make a positive impact on the lives of their patients.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southeast New Mexico 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.