calendar-booked icon

All Northland campuses will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

Introduction

Practical Nursing Diploma

Program Overview

Nursing is a growing field with multiple career opportunities. Practical Nursing is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students to enter the world of nursing. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) may provide care for persons of all ages in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home care, hospice, camp nursing and occupational nursing.

Program at a glance

Degree Type: Diploma

Credits: 42

Location:
East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Online

Laptop Requirement:
Required More information

Contact us

Need assistance or have questions? Contact us today at: Email or call us at 800.959.6282.

Request Information

Step 1 of 2

Spring 2026 Practical Nursing Program Application

See the complete admissions requirements and application process for the Practical Nursing Diploma program.

Your Journey Begins Here

Be a hero. Be a nurse.

Put compassionate care into practice. Nurses are needed now more than ever.

Watch Video

Northland Nursing Programs

CAREER OUTLOOK

Future career information.

Graduates are employed in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation hospitals, clinics, acute care hospitals, group homes, child care facilities, and school nursing.


Information provided by CAREERwise.

NEED HELP?

Have questions or want more information?

Get started by talking with a Northland admissions representative today about connecting your educational goals to a Practical Nursing career path.

Photo of Lindsay Kuntz

Lindsay Kuntz

Nursing Advisor & Clinical Coordinator

  • 218.793.2527

Need help now? Send us a text.

Have questions about Northland or our free online application process? We’ve made it easier to get your questions answered! Connect with an admissions representative right away by texting us at:

Take the next Step

Your future starts here.

Take the next step toward a smarter, more affordable future at Northland.

Request info

Tell us your goals — we’ll help you find the fastest, most affordable path to your degree.

Schedule Visit

We’d love to show you around — come see what life’s like at Northland!

Apply Now

Time to take that first step! Our quick and free application makes it easy.