LPN to RN Nursing Program

Why Choose NPC's LPN to RN Nursing Program ?

NPC Nursing program graduates have an excellent pass rate for the national nursing license exam of over 94%. You’ll benefit from the care and personalized instruction of our highly qualified and experienced nursing teachers who are dedicated to your success in this demanding field.

Nursing programs are offered in two locations in Navajo County: the White Mountain Campus in Show Low and at the Little Colorado Campus in Winslow. Additionally, the Nursing program prerequisites (courses that must be completed before making application for admission) and required general education courses are available at many of our conveniently located campuses and centers.

  • Note: Admission to NPC does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program.
  • Find out about the HESI Admission Test.

About Our Program

The two-year NPC nursing program prepares students to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for practical and/or registered nursing.

YEAR 1:  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • With successful completion of the first year of the program, you receive a Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) in Practical Nursing and are qualified take the NCLEX-PN allowing you to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
  • With your LPN license you may choose to exit the NPC program and gain employment as a licensed practical nurse.

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YEAR 2:  Registered Nurse (RN)

  • You may choose to continue with the second year of the program to earn your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree qualifying you to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Once you have completed your AAS, you can continue on to a university and get your bachelor of science in Nursing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • For more detailed information about the NPC Nursing Program, click here.

Degree/Certificate Options

  1. Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) Practical Nursing (LPN)51 credits
  2. Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) – Registered Nursing (RN)72 credits
  • Students who have already received their LPN from another institution will need to submit a LPN-RN transition application. For questions and additional details, contact the nursing department.

Career Opportunities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that registered nurses are a member of the nation’s largest health care occupation, with 2.5 million jobs. Even in today’s uncertain economy, the demand for registered nurses is projected to generate
a half-million new jobs over the next
seven years.

The current average salaries for Nursing are:

  • CNA – $22,165
  • LPN – $40,110
  • RN – $55,270

University Transfer Options

Northland Pioneer College offers associate of applied science nursing graduates the opportunity for seamless articulation to the baccalaureate of nursing degree (BSN) program at Northern Arizona University.

Additionally, Northland Pioneer College nursing students also may now take advantage of an exciting new partnership between the college and Arizona State University (ASU). Enrolled NPC nursing students can earn their AAS RN degree here and then transfer up to 75 of those credits toward a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree at the ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Check the link below for details:

Contact Us

Cathy Reed, Secretary to the Dean

White Mountain Campus - Show Low Ponderosa Center, Rm. 125

(800) 266-7845 ext. 6136
Fax: 
(928) 532-6790