Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program Broomall, 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 Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- CPR certification
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
TEAS score of 44 or higher from the last 2 years; official HS transcript, criminal background checks and Child Abuse Clearance, AHA or ARC BLS CPR, drug testing, physical exam and immunizations. Two cohorts per year starting September and February; one year program in four levels. Total 2026-27 cost $27,433 plus a $1,000 deposit, books, uniforms and clearances.
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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