Licensed Practical Nurses ( LPNs ) and licensed vocational nurses ( LVNs ) work directly with patients in hospitals, assisted-living facilities, and in their homes. An LPN degree qualifies you to perform medical treatments that a certified nurses' assistant (CNA) isn't trained to do, including giving medication and administering injections.
LPN programs take a year of training through a community college, trade school, vocational college, or your local hospital. Most licensed practical nursing schools provide classes on emergency care, biology, and physical education, followed by hands-on clinical work. Once you've completed your LPN training, you'll need to take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination.
You can find great LPN schools throughout the nation – from Apollo College in Portland, OR to the three Medical Careers Institute campuses in Virginia. If you can't find a practical nursing college near you, check out online nursing schools, like University of Phoenix, which offers bachelor's, master's, and associate's degrees in nursing, and Indiana State University/College Network, which offers bachelor's degree programs for licensed LPNs and LVNs.
To find the nursing schools in your area, browse through the state-by-state listings below. Online programs are also available.
Online
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, MBA, Master of Health Administration, Master of Healthcare Education, Nursing Health Care Education Certificate
BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
RN to BSN in Nursing
B.S. - Nursing RN-to-BSN
M.S. in Nursing, M.S. in Nursing-Education (BSN-MSN), M.S. in Nursing-Leadership and Management, M.S. in Nursing-Education (RN-MSN), M.S. in Nursing-Leadership and Management (RN-MSN)
Arizona
Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Tucson - Nursing Assistant
California
Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Alhambra, Anaheim - Vocational Nursing
Costa Mesa - Vocational Nursing
Colorado
Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Colorado Springs* - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Connecticut
Hamden, New Britain, Shelton - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Florida
Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Pensacola - Practical Nursing
Winter Park - Certificate in Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Tampa - Practical Nursing
Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Sarasota, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach - Nursing
Miami, West Palm Beach, Stuart - Practical Nursing
Georgia
Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Columbus* - MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Hawaii
Honolulu - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Illinois
Bridgeview, Chicago - Legal Nurse Consultant
Indiana
Indianapolis - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Merrillville - Practical Nurse
Iowa
Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Mason City - Practical Nursing
Louisiana
Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Michigan
Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Grand Rapids - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Missouri
St. Peters - Associate in Nursing
Nebraska
Lincoln, Omaha - Practical Nursing
New Jersey
Wayne - Nurses Aid
New Mexico
Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Ohio
Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
Tennessee
Nashville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
Texas
San Antonio - Nurse Aide, Vocational Nursing
Utah
Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
West Jordan - Nursing
Virginia
Newport News, Northern Virginia, Manassas, Glen Allen, Roanoke - Practical Nursing
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing
Alexandria - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Canada
Abbotsford, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Surrey, Vancouver- Practical Nursing
