Essex County

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Provided by Best Care College

The curriculum includes courses to prepare the student to become a licensed practical nurse. The Practical Nursing Program is a 52-week program (excluding holidays and vacation time) consisting of 1500 hours of academic and clinical coursework. Upon successful completion of the program, the LPN graduate is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The graduate is required to successfully complete this exam to obtain a Practical Nursing license, a requirement for employment as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 52 weeks; 1,500 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

  • Median Salary: $59,730
  • Median Hourly Pay: $28.72
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 657,800
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 3%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 16,900
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Best Care College

Best Care College (BCC) is a post-secondary institution established in East Orange, New Jersey that delivers a high-quality health sciences education.

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