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FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

132

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,201

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Rasmussen College – Fargo 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 North Carolina colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

Rasmussen College – Fargo (Western)

Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rasmussen College – Fargo offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female52

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Black11
Hispanic1
White31
Multiple Races1
Unknown8

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

Upon completion of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Western, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Western accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Rasmussen College – Fargo may offer services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance