Practical Nursing (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide basic patient care in various health care settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health care. Responsibilities typically include individualized patient care, documentation, collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, and focused patient assessments.

The Practical Nursing Diploma is a one-year program that prepares graduates to test for the NCLEX-PN to become LPNs.

High-tech, hands-on simulation centers prepare students to work in a variety of settings and with a variety of patients or clients. Clinical experiences with qualified Nursing faculty are part of the Practical Nursing program.

Admission into the program is a competitive process.

Accreditation

The Practical Nursing program at Ridgewater College at the Hutchinson Campus located in Hutchinson, MN and the Willmar Campus located in Willmar, MN is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program – https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/ridgewater-college-p.