Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College LPN Program in Orangeburg, SC

The LPN program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment necessary to provide safe and effective nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. The program typically takes approximately 12-18 months to complete, leading to a diploma or certificate and eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The curriculum covers a wide range of essential nursing topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn nursing, and pediatric nursing. Students will learn fundamental nursing skills such as medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. Clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities, potentially including the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, provide hands-on experience and allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates can pursue rewarding careers as Licensed Practical Nurses in various healthcare settings, making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical 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.