Practical Nursing Diploma

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States

319-398-5411

Use your passion for caring to achieve your dream of becoming a nurse who makes a difference – at Kirkwood we can help you get there sooner than you might think! In just one year, you can learn how to combine your compassion as a helper and a healer with the latest in healthcare science and technology. Take these skills with you to make a life-changing difference for patients in need. Nursing is projected to be one of the fastest-growing career fields in the next 10 years. Let our one-year Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program help you start a bright future.

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