Craven Community College LPN Program in New Bern, NC

The LPN program at Craven Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide competent and compassionate nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The program typically involves classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experiences. Students can expect to learn about basic nursing skills, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, mental health, and the care of patients across the lifespan. Coursework usually includes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and ethical practice. The duration of the LPN program is usually around 12 months depending on the format (full or part time). Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. Upon successful completion of the NCLEX-PN, graduates can work as Licensed Practical Nurses in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and physician’s offices. Many LPNs use their experience as a stepping-stone towards furthering their education and becoming Registered Nurses.

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