Santa Fe Community College LPN Program in Santa Fe, NM

The LPN program at Santa Fe Community College prepares students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This comprehensive program provides a strong foundation in nursing theory and practice, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Students learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. The curriculum also covers topics such as medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, and mental health. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. The program typically lasts 12-18 months and upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN and obtaining licensure, graduates can pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, home health agencies, and other healthcare settings. The LPN role is in high demand, offering graduates a stable and fulfilling career path with opportunities for professional growth.

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