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Practical Nursing (LPN Program)

Diploma

Next Start Date
April 07, 2025

12 months estimated time to completion with full-time study1

National leader
in nursing education

15 courses to complete the Practical Nursing program12

Practical Nursing Program

You may be eligible to save up to $2,000 on your Practical Nursing tuition with our LPN Care Grant.2 Contact an admissions advisor to learn more.

In our fast-track Practical Nursing program, you'll prepare to become an LPN in as few as 12 months.1 You’ll learn from compassionate experts who have centered their working lives around helping nurses grow and succeed—from faculty members and academic advisors to tutors, financial aid experts and 24/7 tech support.

Our job is to support you from your very first step in our Practical Nursing program, including:

  • Eight start dates per year
  • No prerequisite coursework
  • No waiting list at many campuses for qualified applicants
  • No need to apply twice

Your online and on-campus courses and clinical experiences will help prepare you for the NCLEX-PN®3 licensing exam and become a safe, practicing licensed practical nurse (LPN). In fact, 90% of our LPN students in Florida passed the NCLEX-PN in 2023.5

The Practical Nursing Diploma program is a great way to get into a nursing role. Many LPNs are satisfied with their careers as a hands-on care provider. However, if you decide to advance your education to increase your scope of practice, we offer a bridge program to becoming a registered nurse through our Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program options.

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LPN Care Grant for Up to $2,000

Now is the perfect time to enroll for your Practical Nursing Diploma because eligible new students can save up to $2,000 with the LPN Care Grant.2 Your goal to become a nurse is within reach—our LPN Care Grant can help you get started toward becoming an LPN.

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What Types of LPN Classes Will I Take?

As a Practical Nursing program student, your comprehensive education includes online and on-campus courses, plus hands-on experience in a clinical setting, which will prepare you to provide safe, ethical, holistic and compassionate client-centered care for diverse individuals.

What Practical Nurse Skills Will I Gain?

Compassionate Patient Care

Our real-world partnerships help you succeed as an LPN through extensive hands-on clinical experiences as you earn your Practical Nursing Diploma.

Healthcare Industry Insight

Learn from experienced practical nursing faculty and leadership who can provide you with a strong foundation in the medical field.

Critical Thinking and Confidence

By dealing with real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to think and act quickly in the interest of your patients' health.

Experience Across Healthcare Settings

Gain clinical exposure in healthcare settings like clinics and long-term care.
Miriam Steil, Dean of Nursing; Rasmussen University – Central Pasco Campus

"I have dealt with students that have felt underestimated and unseen. Rasmussen supports a student like this right in the classroom with the instructor. We also have an advising team and we come around the students and try to support them and their course along the way."

Miriam Steil, DNP, RN
Dean of Nursing, Rasmussen University – Central Pasco Campus

What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I'm Done?

Take the NCLEX-PN® Exam

Our fast track LPN program, taught by experienced faculty, will prepare you to sit for the national council licensure examination, or NCLEX exam. After successful completion of the NCLEX-PN®,3 you'll be on your way to a confident nursing profession.

Practical Nursing Program Outcomes

Pursue a Fulfilling Nursing Career

Our Practical Nursing grads are prepared to start their careers in a wide range of environments, including assisted living and long-term care settings, rehabilitation centers, clinics, hospitals and more.

Pursue a Growing Practical Nurse Career

The projected job growth for licensed practical nurses between 2022 and 2032 is 4% in Minnesota and 13% in Florida, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s faster than the national average!13

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Your Comprehensive Education Path

With the many Nursing programs at Rasmussen University, you can easily transfer credits from one level to the next, making this an affordable Practical Nursing program. Start by earning a Practical Nursing Diploma and taking the licensing examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN®3) to become a licensed practical nurse. Then, you could enroll in the LPN to RN Bridge program and become a registered nurse.

Whether you pursue additional education or demonstrate excellence in nursing right where you are, there are lots of LPN courses and options available to you. And by laddering at Rasmussen University, you can save time and money in the process.

  • Diploma: Practical Nursing (PN/LPN)

    Start here if:

    You’re interested in direct patient care and want a quick entry into the field as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with opportunities for career advancement.

    Earn in as few as:

    12 months1

    Career Opportunities:

    • Hospitals
    • Long-term care facilities
    • Assisted living centers
    • Rehabilitation centers
    • Outpatient/ambulatory care centers
    • Home health care services
    • Clinics
    • Physician's offices

Tuition & Savings

Do the Math

With eight start dates a year and a total of 15 courses—each 11 weeks in length—full-time students can finish in as few as 12 months1 for an estimated $25,339. You could also save up to $2,000 with the LPN Care Grant.2

$359 cost per credit
x 56 total credits
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$20,104 total tuition
+ $5,235 total fees
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$25,339 estimated total program cost
$2,000 LPN Care Grant
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$23,339 estimated total program cost with grant

This reflects pricing for Florida students. Please speak with an admissions advisor or use the tuition estimator tool to calculate your costs.

Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).

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Other Ways to Save

Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how our hybrid on-campus and online LPN program is designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, loans and grants like the LPN Care Grant, scholarship opportunities, and corporate and military discounts for those who qualify.

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What does an LPN do?
You’ve always known that you like to care for people, and becoming an LPN is one way you can utilize your natural abilities. But what exactly does an LPN do? Let's take a look at some of the common skills and responsibilities of this role along with places they might work. Read more

Admission Requirements

At Rasmussen University Nursing school, there are no prerequisite courses in order to apply and there are no wait lists at many campuses. High school verification documentation may be required.11 Students will need to pass the entrance exam or have a conferred Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree with a GPA of 2.25 or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the US Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

You only need to apply once, and you can begin your LPN classes when it’s convenient for you with our eight start dates a year.

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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?

Nursing Information Sessions

To learn about Rasmussen nursing programs and program requirements and to receive help planning, attend an online Nursing Information Session where you’ll learn about our Nursing department, entrance exam scores, background checks, immunizations and more.

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Help Paying for College

You’re not alone figuring out how to pay for college. Our admissions advisors can help you find ways to save through self-directed assessments, loans for those who qualify, scholarships and more.

Support at Every Turn

You’ll find the support you need to grow as a nurse from mentors and faculty in this program. Our library services, academic support and career planning teams are ready to help you complete the national council licensure examination to help you become a practical nurse.

Practical Nursing Program Outcomes

ACEN requires that student achievement data be made publicly accessible. The published data is consistent with the ACEN Criterion, ACEN Accreditation Manual Glossary and the program’s expected level of achievement (ELA).

View Student Achievement Data below. Data includes each campus' NCLEX-PN Pass Rate and Program Completion Rate.

Where Can I Find an LPN Program Near Me?

Our Diploma in Practical Nursing program is a hybrid on-campus and online LPN program experience offered in Florida and Minnesota. Click below to find an LPN program near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
  2. Students who begin the Practical Nursing Diploma program on or after August 2022 and prior to April 7, 2025, may be eligible for the following toward their degree at Rasmussen University:
    • A grant worth up to $2,000 to be equally divided across an eligible student’s first four (4) quarters in the Practical Nursing Diploma program.
      • Students will be billed at the standard tuition rate plus applicable fees before the grant is applied. Student is responsible for all applicable book fees. 
      • Eligibility will be verified by the Admissions/Financial Aid Office before the grant is awarded.
    • Grant value cannot exceed tuition cost.

    For additional terms and conditions, visit the LPN Care Grant page.

  3. NCLEX-PN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm (visited November 26, 2024). Employment conditions in your area may vary.
  5. 112 out of 125 Rasmussen University LPN graduates in Florida (89.6%) who attempted the NCLEX-RN exam in 2023 passed on their first attempt. Source: https://floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs. Accessed February 5, 2023.
  6. The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Central Pasco campus located in Odessa, Florida, is accredited by the:

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

    The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

    View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
     https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.
  7. The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Eagan campus (with an off-campus instructional site in Hennepin/Anoka) located in Eagan, Minnesota, is accredited by the:

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

    The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

    View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
     https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.
  8. The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Mankato campus located in Mankato, Minnesota, is accredited by the:

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

    The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

    View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.

  9. The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Moorhead campus located in Moorhead, Minnesota, is accredited by the:

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

    The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

    View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.

  10. The practical nursing program at Rasmussen University at the St. Cloud campus located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is accredited by the:

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

    The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for this practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

    View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.

  11. High school verification documentation is required for any applicant enrolling in a program through a Florida residential campus, such as an official transcript or standard high school diploma.
  12. Students planning to enroll in the Practical Nursing program at the Eagan and Hennepin/Anoka locations may be required to take classes and/or labs at either the Eagan or Hennepin/Anoka campus location. Contact an admissions advisor for more information.
  13. Labor Market Employment Outlook Statistics reported through CareerOneStop, [employment information accessed December 16, 2024] Florida: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode= 292061&location=fl. Minnesota: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/StateAndLocal/ProjectedEmployment.aspx?soccode= 292061&location=mn. Projected Annual Job Openings for the occupation listed refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.  Employment conditions in your area may vary.