Lake Area Technical College LPN Program in Watertown, SD

The LPN program at Lake Area Technical College is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience necessary to become competent and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory simulations and extensive clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings. Students can expect to learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient education. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, and mental health.

The program is likely completed in around 11-12 months (check the actual program information). Graduates are well-prepared to take the NCLEX-PN examination and embark on rewarding careers as LPNs in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. The program often focuses on preparing graduates for entry-level positions where they can provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Expect to gain experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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