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

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
Practical nursingBrainerd/Staples83.33% (2025, 30 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, associate degreeBrainerd/Staples87.91% (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 levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree82
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years34
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902Certificate under 12 weeks1

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CNEAPractical/Vocational Nursing
Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034
Spring 2034
CNEAAssociate Degree in Nursing
Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034
Spring 2034

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