Employment

Life as an LPN:  A typical day as an LPN at Sanford Health.

NTC proudly partners with Sanford Health for a Forgivable Loan Program available to students accepted to the PN program that contract to work for Sanford for at least two years after graduating from NTC.  For additional information please contact Sanford at: 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org

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Employment opportunities for LPNs have experienced a major expansion in recent years. Graduates are currently employed in a wide variety of health care settings, including clinics, hospitals, and schools.

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Learn what occupations may be of interest to someone who has completed this program. Find information about wages and employment outlook.

Next Steps

Graduates of the Practical Nursing Diploma program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Practical Nurse to become an LPN. Graduates may also continue for an Associate of Science (AS) in nursing at Northwest Technical College.

College Readiness

A student may be required to enroll in college readiness courses in reading, writing and math. A student’s scores on the Accuplacer assessment will determine enrollment in college readiness courses. The purpose of college readiness courses is to prepare students for the demands of a college-level curriculum. Credits may vary.

Degree Requirements

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