Practical Nursing Programs - LPN/LVN Schools

Nursing rank among the top 10 growing occupations, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is projecting at least 36 percent growth in the next decade. Because of the relatively short period of time involved to graduate from a Practical Nursing program, (typically 12 months or less), many people who seek a career in nursing begin their career as a Practical Nurse (also called Vocational Nurse in some states). Practical Nursing is the entry level of the Nursing career ladder. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, long term care facilities, and a variety of other settings. Practical Nursing programs are offered by vocational or technical schools or community or junior colleges, and combine both classroom learning and hands on clinical training. During this supervised hands-on clinical training, students gain experience in a variety of patient care settings in hospitals and long term care facilities. Upon graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Program, graduates may apply to take the National Council Licensure examination for Practical Nurses, (NCLEX-PN) and use the title of LPN.

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University of St. Mary

Online

Give your career a boost with University of Saint Mary. We offer online degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to help make your educational and professional goals a reality.

Programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

University of Phoenix

Campus

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing
• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
• RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Campus Locations:

Online

Keiser University

Campus

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Programs:

• Nursing, MS
• Medical Assisting, AS

Campus Locations:

Fort Lauderdale

American Sentinel University Online

Online

Advance your career with the right online degree. ACCIS offers self-paced, real-world programs in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, and Business Administration.

Programs:

• MS Nursing - Case Management
• MS Nursing - Infection Prevention and Control
• MS Nursing - Management and Organizational Leadership

Keiser University Graduate School

Campus

Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

Programs:

• Nursing, MS (Online)

Campus Locations:

Fort Lauderdale

Kaplan University

Campus

Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

Programs:

• MS in Nursing
• RN to MS in Nursing
• RN to BS in Nursing

Campus Locations:

Fort Lauderdale

Spring Arbor University

Campus

Earn your degree at Spring Arbor, Michigan’s largest evangelical Christian university. Associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs are available. Learn more about enrollment now.

Programs:

• Masters of Science in Nursing

Campus Locations:

Spring Arbor

University of Southern Nevada

Online

The USN accelerated online program offers accelerated nursing education that allows you to earn a BSN in just 14 months. This new program blends the personal convenience of online course study with enriching clinical learning in Henderson, Nevada.

Programs:

• Accelerated BSN

Western Governors University

Campus

At Western Governors University, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program.

Programs:

• B.S. in Nursing
• M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
• M.S. in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN Option)

Campus Locations:

San Francisco

Walden University

Online

Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing (MSN) - BSN Track
• Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education
• B.S. in Nursing (BSN)

Independence University

Campus

You can advance your career 24/7 with online education at Independence University, your proven partner with over 30 years of experience in delivering quality distance education right to our students. Our programs are designed to allow you to continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

Programs:

• BS - Nursing
• MS - Nursing Administration
• AS - Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties

Campus Locations:

Salt Lake City

Grand Canyon University

Online

Don't Miss a Day of Your Future! Grand Canyon University is offering Bachelor and Master degrees through our College of Education, Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, and College of Entrepreneurship. Classes start soon!

Programs:

• M.S. in Nursing: Public Health
• M.S. in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)

Saint Xavier University

Campus

Saint Xavier University is a Catholic, coeducational, comprehensive university focused on the liberal arts, and offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to students across the country.

Programs:

• MSN in Clinical Leadership
• MSN in Executive Leadership
• Nurse Educator Certificate

Campus Locations:

Chicago

The College Network

Online

Start your nursing career with The College Network. Earn your NLNAC/CCNE Accredited nursing degree online from one of our partner universities: Regis University, Indiana State University, Angelo State University and more at 1/2 the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

Programs:

• LPN/LVN to RN - BS in Nursing - Indiana St. - (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)
• Paramedic to RN
• LPN/LVN to RN - AS in Nursing (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)

Liberty University

Campus

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university. The vision of our Chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., is to keep Liberty's Distance Learning Program affordable so as many individuals as possible can experience a Christ-centered education and become equipped for excellence, professionally as well as spiritually.

Programs:

• BS in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Campus Locations:

Lynchburg