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Diploma of Practical Nursing

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, United States
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A two-year diploma preparing students to become licensed practical nurses.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Practical Nursing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year full-time diploma delivered over five semesters
With classroom instruction. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
Hospitals
Long-term care facilities
Medical clinics
Community health organizations

Curriculum

Two-year full-time diploma delivered over five semesters
With classroom instruction
Nursing lab practice
About 15 weeks of clinical and practicum experience and a final preceptorship. Fully accredited by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses
Graduates are eligible to write the CPNRE.

Entry requirements

Academic

Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).

Accepted academic background

Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,479 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Salt Lake Technical College
Faculty or school	Salt Lake Technical College
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	39
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.