Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Western Dakota Technical Institute prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Western Dakota Technical Institute

Also known as Western Dakota Tech

414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD

Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City, South Dakota features over 20 associate’s degrees, many of which lead students to finding a full-time job soon after graduation. Some of the disciplines include:

• Library technology
• Accounting
• Business management/marketing
• Medical assisting
• Welding
• Pharmacy technology
• Environmental engineering
• Surgical technology

The college offers students the opportunity to join professional organizations and interact with other students as well as internships that direct students to jobs in their career field. Early sign-up is recommended for featured programs as classes can fill up quickly. In order to apply to the school, you’ll need to provide either your high school transcripts or a GED along with the results of the COMPASS entrance test. Students must also undergo a physical exam and obtain certain required vaccinations.

Financial aid at the Midwest college is available in the form of loans, work-study programs, and scholarships. In order to apply for financial aid, an FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form must be completed.

No on-campus housing is available at the community career college. Students who attend the programs offered at the school pay just over $5,300 yearly, whether they live in-state or are out-of-state residents. Enrollment at the school, which was established in 1968, now stands at around 960 students. The college has a retention rate of a little over 60%.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Dakota Technical Institute offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).