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SOWELA Technical Community College nursing
Lake Charles, Louisiana · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 95.92% / 100% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 95.92%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Department of Nursing | Lake Charles | Full | 95.92% (2024, 49 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Sowela | Lake Charles | FULL | 100% (2025, 20 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Lamar Salter Campus | Leesville | FULL | 100% (2025, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Morgan Smith Campus | Jennings | FULL | 100% (2025, 8 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Oakdale Campus | Oakdale | FULL | 100% (2025, 17 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 110 |
| 2017 | 101 |
| 2018 | 118 |
| 2019 | 109 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 109 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2024 | 145 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 2 to 4 years | 63 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 49 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 33 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2030 |
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