Central Lakes College-Brainerd nursing
Brainerd, Minnesota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 83.33% / 87.91% · CNEA accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 83.33%RN, associate degree NCLEX 87.91%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Brainerd/Staples | 83.33% (2025, 30 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Brainerd/Staples | 87.91% (2025, 91 first-time takers) Board source |
The Minnesota board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 82 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 34 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.