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ACCEPTANCE RATE

65.52%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

39%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,494

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Pacific College 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 California colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

Pacific College

611 S Palm Canyon Dr Ste 205, Palm Springs, CA

Established in 1993, Pacific College’s main campus is located in Costa Mesa, California. Its Los Angeles Satellite Campus (The Citadel) is in Los Angeles, California, and its Inland Empire Satellite Campus is in Ontario, California. All three campuses offer Vocational Nursing Programs (VN), but only the main campus offers Cardiovascular Technology Programs. All campuses provide flexible programs for dedicated students with opportunities to join the workforce in less than two years.

Pacific College’s no-cost Career Placement Department is designed to assist students with career placement, but educational programs are also designed to provide marketable skills and training, as well as increased awareness of the value of work. Faculty and staff work with students, advising them of how to succeed in their education and help them meet their career goals.

Striving to foster intellectual growth, Pacific College also believes in success through character development and academic integrity. Each program is made up of comprehensive education that encourages excellence, values of critical learning and professionalism, and nurturing a sense of self-confidence.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Pacific College introduces the student to a wide range of competencies in health policy, health care financing, community and public health, leadership, and system thinking. With the goal of creating a more educated nursing workforce, Pacific strives to increase the percentage of graduates with a BSN.

Review Pacific College’s Admission Procedures (http://pacific-college.edu/admissions/admissions-procedures/)

Apply online (http://pacific-college.edu/apply/)

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pacific College has offered the following programs for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award1
Associate's Degree61

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female57

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Black6
Hispanic47
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White3
Multiple Races1
Unknown1

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

Students who have completed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Pacific College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

Salary & Wages

  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
    • Total Employment: 7
    • Average Hourly Rate: $22.45
    • Average Annual Salary: $46700

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

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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Pacific College may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work