Western Dakota Technical College LPN Program in Rapid City, SD

The LPN program at Western Dakota Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. The program likely blends classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience and clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings. Students learn essential nursing concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing, as well as specialized care for geriatric, pediatric, and mental health patients. The duration of the program is typically around one year. Clinical rotations allow students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world patient care scenarios, building confidence and competence under the guidance of experienced instructors. Upon graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates are prepared for entry-level LPN positions in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. The program also prepares graduates with the foundational knowledge needed to advance their nursing education in the future.

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