Use your passion for caring to achieve your dream of becoming a nurse who makes a difference – at Kirkwood we can help you get there sooner than you might think!
In just one year, you can learn how to combine your compassion as a helper and a healer with the latest in healthcare science and technology. Take these skills with you to make a life-changing difference for patients in need.
Nursing is projected to be one of the fastest-growing career fields in the next 10 years. Let our one-year Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program help you start a bright future.
Nursing is the largest health care profession in the United States. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that employment among registered nurses will grow by 16 percent through 2024. More than 400,000 registered nurse jobs will open up over the next seven years due to increased health care demands of an aging population and decreased supply caused by impending retirements and current nurses. Employment opportunities for licensed practical nurses are also projected to grow, with a projected increase of 16 percent by 2024.
Healthcare Salary Information:
topregisterednurse.com | indeed.com | nursesalaryguide.net
Healthcare Labor Characteristics:
Corridor Healthcare | Corridor Nursing | Cedar Rapids Healthcare | Cedar Rapids Nursing
LPN classes give you a full range of clinical experience, covering medical, surgical, geriatric, maternal-child, pediatric, and mental health modalities.
You'll also get real-world patient care training with supervised laboratory, simulation, and real-life clinical experiences that begin in your first semester at Kirkwood. Take a look at the LPN Transfer program map to help you visualize your path forward.
Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year, and there are 35 for students enrolled in nursing programs. Nursing students may also qualify for the tuition-free Last Dollar Scholarship and/or the Kibbie Grant.
To ensure your success in the Nursing Program at Kirkwood, please make sure to complete the following:
Nursing students are required to purchase scrubs to wear when completing nursing labs, simulations, and clinical assignments. You will also need a laptop computer for Nursing exam software. See requirements below.
Working with an advisor is an easy way to ensure you're setting yourself up for success. Schedule an appointment today and get the answers you're looking for.
Tonya Saddoris
Pre-Nursing Advisor A – V
319-398-4513
Lauri Hughes
Pre-Nursing Advisor W – Z
319-398-5613
Within the scope of practice of the practical nurse, the Kirkwood nursing program graduate will:
We train standout nurses! Our LPN graduates regularly pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exams, with graduate pass rates of 100 percent over the past four years. Current NCLEX-PN rates for all nursing programs in the state of Iowa are published on the Iowa Board of Nursing website.
If you are planning to work outside of the state of Iowa, please meet with the Dean of Nursing to make sure you are familiar with Nursing licensure requirements of that particular state. For more information, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing website.
Department of Nursing
2172 Linn Hall
319-398-5563
nursing@kirkwood.edu