BOMSouth Central College nursing
North Mankato, Minnesota · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 96.55% / 95.83% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 96.55%RN, associate degree NCLEX 95.83%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | North Mankato/Faribault | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 96.55% (2025, 29 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | North Mankato/Faribault | Board approved pre-licensure practical and professional nursing programs as of December 31, 2024 | 95.83% (2025, 48 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 52 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 18 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From South Central College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continued Accreditation.”
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State board approval
“South Central Nursing programs are also approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing (MBON).”
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Clinical placements
“A student who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study will not be permitted to participate in a clinical placement in a health care facility and will not be allowed to continue in the nursing program or Nursing Assistant Course.”
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