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Practical Nursing Diploma

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Care with confidence. Lead with compassion. Begin your journey in Practical Nursing.

Northland’s Practical Nursing (PN) diploma program equips you with the essential skills and clinical experience to launch a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). With demand for nurses rising across the healthcare industry, this program prepares you to provide high-quality care to patients of all ages in diverse settings—hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home health, hospice, and more.

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Degree Type: Diploma

Credits: 42

Location: East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, Online

Laptop Requirement: Required More information

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CAREER OUTLOOK

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Licensed Practical Nurses are in high demand across Minnesota and beyond. Graduates find employment in:

Long-term care facilities
Rehabilitation hospitals
Clinics and acute care hospitals
Group homes and childcare centers
School nursing and home health

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