#1 Practical Nursing Program in Wisconsin Ranking Goes to Lakeshore Technical College
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12/21/2023
CLEVELAND, WI —
According to PracticalNursing.org, which analyzed all practical nursing programs in the state, the practical nursing program at Lakeshore Technical College is the best in Wisconsin. Lakeshore received a perfect score of 100 based on an analysis of first-time licensing exam pass rates over the last three years, the number of students taking the exam, and the number of years pass rate data was available.
“This top ranking was earned by our dedicated, hardworking students and instructors,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen. “We are extremely proud to provide our community with the highly qualified graduates needed to help fill the growing demand for licensed practical nurses, as well as other nursing professionals.”
To become an LPN in Wisconsin, individuals must complete a state-approved practical nursing program and pass the required National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. According to PracticalNursing.org, the average statewide NCLEX-PN pass rate in 2022 was 92.3%. Lakeshore’s pass rate was 100%.
The Board of Commissioners for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) granted continuing accreditation to Lakeshore’s practical nursing program earlier this year. At that time, the ACEN board recognized the NCLEX-PN pass rate among the college’s practical nursing graduates as an “outstanding achievement.”
For more information on Lakeshore’s practical nursing and nursing associate degree programs, visit gotoltc.edu.
About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
Lakeshore Technical College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a top 10 Bellwether Award finalist five out of the last six years, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $59,899 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
