LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Brecksville, Ohio

Overview

Tuition $17,589

Licensure pass rate (2025) 62.5%

Duration 10 months

A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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 Cuyahoga Valley Career Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Application fee Free

Apply through School application

Free online application; high school diploma or GED and satisfactory references required. Full-time track 10 months starting August 2027, part-time 21 months starting September 2027; applications for 2026-2027 are closed. Total cost including books and fees approximately $17,589.

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 LPN

Your 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 LPN

Step 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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