North Country Community College LPN Program in Saranac Lake, NY

North Country Community College offers a Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate program as a stepping stone to the AAS Nursing (RN) program. Admission is competitive, requiring a formal application submitted by the preferred deadline of December 1st for the following Fall semester. Prospective students must demonstrate academic preparedness through specific NYS Regents coursework, including Biology, English, and Math, with minimum passing scores. Transfer students are welcome, with a maximum of 17 credits eligible for transfer and a required letter of good standing from their previous nursing program if applicable. Successful completion of the LPN program and licensure in New York State are prerequisites for entry into the AAS Nursing (RN) program, even for NCCC graduates. This rigorous program aims to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in practical nursing.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at North Country 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.