Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Chester County Intermediate Unit Downingtown, PennsylvaniaOverview
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Chester County Intermediate Unit asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
TEAS minimum score 45%, limited to three attempts per year. Class 139 deadline November 2, 2026 for a November 30, 2026 start; requires HS diploma with sealed official transcript, photo ID, PA criminal background check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprinting and urine drug screen. 75 students enrolled for 2026-27; 92% first-time NCLEX-PN pass rate for the most recent class (year not stated).
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Paths
Routes into LPN. The first step is where you enroll today.
Medication Aide to LPN
CMA LPNYour medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.
- Timeline
- 1 year
- State
- All states
Support available to Spanish learners
Southwestern College
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CNA to LPN
CNA LPNStep up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.
- Timeline
- 1 year
- State
- All states
Support available to Spanish learners
East Arkansas Community College
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