Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN)
Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Just 1 Year
1-Year Program
Fast Track Your Career
Hands-On Training
Learn in state-of-the-art labs
Personalized Support
Advisors help you stay on track
Start Your LPN Journey!
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Earn Your Practical Nursing Certificate & Start Your Career Fast
Looking for a quick, affordable way to start a career in healthcare? With College of Saint Mary’s Practical Nursing Certificate (PNC) program, you can earn your license in just one year and start working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- Fast-Track to a Nursing Career – Earn your certificate in just 12 months.
- High Job Demand – LPNs are needed in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and more.
- Hands-On Training – Learn in state-of-the-art simulation labs with expert faculty.
- Personalized Support – Work with student success and academic advisors to stay on track.
- Strong Career Opportunities – CSM grads are recruited by top healthcare employers.
- High NCLEX-PN Pass Rates – Graduate ready to pass the NCLEX-PN exam with coaching support.
- Pathway to a BSN – After earning your certificate, you can continue into the LPN to BSN program.
Who should apply?
- High school graduates or career changers ready to start a nursing career fast.
- Students looking for a one-year program with strong job placement.
- Anyone interested in a hands-on, in-demand healthcare career.
Josie Harper Nursing Scholarship
Through the generosity of The Harper Family Foundation, CSM is providing a pathway for new nursing students to receive up to $10,000 annually (full-time undergraduate) toward their education while achieving their academic goals and nursing career dream.
CSM nursing graduates are highly sought after by some of the biggest and most prominent hospitals in the Midwest.
Learn in our multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art Health Professions Skills & Simulation Center.
Complete a wide variety of clinical experiences, our students graduate ready to excel in their nursing careers.
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100% of CSM nursing graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation.
