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Lake Superior College nursing
Duluth, Minnesota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 89.87% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 100%RN, associate degree NCLEX 89.87%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Duluth | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 100% (2025, 15 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Duluth | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 89.87% (2025, 79 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 136 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2016 | 112 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2018 | 146 |
| 2019 | 135 |
| 2020 | 133 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 121 |
| 2024 | 131 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 113 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 18 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Lake Superior College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Associate and Practical nursing program at Lake Superior College is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) .”
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NCLEX
“The expected level of achievement is that at least 80% of the Professional Nursing graduates will pass the NCLEX-RN on the first attempt, as reported by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.”
lsc.edu
Admission
“Admission to the Professional Nursing program is competitive, based on pre-technical GPA requirements and TEAS score.”
lsc.edu
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