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Ridgewater College nursing
Willmar, Minnesota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 86.96% / 84.71% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 86.96%RN, associate degree NCLEX 84.71%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Willmar/Hutchinson | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 86.96% (2025, 23 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Willmar/Hutchinson | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 84.71% (2025, 85 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 154 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 105 |
| 2018 | 100 |
| 2019 | 112 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 128 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 96 |
| 2024 | 97 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 76 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 21 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
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