Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to begin working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Why Consider a Practical Nursing Degree?
- This role can be satisfying as is or enjoyed on your path to more advanced roles, such as Registered Nurse.
- You have a desire to care for others and help them lead healthy lives.
- Your interest in assisting with health assessments, medication admi
Why Learn at Lakeshore?
- This part-time program offers a convenient education close to where you live and work.
- Graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) at higher rates than the national average.
- Instructors incorporate their real-world experience into coursework while you learn hands-on in our Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Health Care Excellence.
- Our Medical Assistant "bridge" to Practical Nursing saves current MAs time and money.
What It Takes
- Sincere desire to care for individuals in a compassionate manner
- Ability to give individuals your full attention and take time to understand their concerns
- Interest in learning the information and skills needed to care for people with diseases and injuries
- Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with others
Accreditation
The practical nursing program at Lakeshore College at the Cleveland campus located in Cleveland, Wisconsin is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continued Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.
*Lakeshore College’s Practical Nursing program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. Federal regulations state that institutions may not enroll students who intend to practice in states in which our curriculum does not meet their requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure. If you intend to work outside of Wisconsin, please work with your academic counselor to determine if Lakeshore’s curriculum and/or Wisconsin’s credentials will suffice for the state you intend to practice in.
To be eligible for testing and/or licensing in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain a social security number.
