Central Lakes College-Brainerd nursing

Brainerd, Minnesota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 83.33% / 87.91% · CNEA accredited.

LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 83.33%RN, associate degree NCLEX 87.91%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	Approval	First-time NCLEX pass rate
Practical nursing	Brainerd/Staples	Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024	83.33% (2025, 30 first-time takers) Board source
RN, associate degree	Brainerd/Staples	Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024	87.91% (2025, 91 first-time takers) Board source

Nursing completions at Central Lakes College-Brainerd by year, IPEDS. Down 52% from 2014 to 2024.

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Associate's degree	82
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901	Certificate of 1 to 2 years	34
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902	Certificate under 12 weeks	1

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
CNEA	Practical/Vocational Nursing Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034	Spring 2034
CNEA	Associate Degree in Nursing Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034	Spring 2034

Accreditation
“CLC is accredited through the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).”
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Clinical placements
“NOTE: Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to beginning their clinical placement.”
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