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Lamar Community College Nursing Programs

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Practical Nursing Program, LPN

Program Description:

The LCC Nursing Program is an Associate Degree program comprised of two levels. Level I is the first year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Students have the option to sit for the PN licensure exam (NCLEX-PN) upon the successful completion of Level I. Level II is the second year of the program. Students who have completed Level I may go directly on to Level II. Level II is also open to L.P.N.’s seeking an Associate Degree in Nursing and transfer students. Level II completers are awarded an A.A.S. Degree in Nursing and qualify to sit for the R.N. licensure exam (NCLEX-RN).

Prerequisite Coursework:

The following are the prerequisites to enter the first year of the ADN Program

  • BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO 204 Microbiology
  • ENG 121 English Composition I
  • MAT 090 Introductory Algebra
  • PSY 235 Human Growth and Development

Careers: Nursing graduates find career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, physician's offices, and other community health service areas. For available jobs after college, visit our Nursing Job Resource link.