LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, Louisiana

Overview

Tuition $4,210

Duration 12–18 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 South Louisiana Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required

Minimum GPA 2.1

Application fee $20

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Transcripts
Immunizations
CPR certification
Background check

2026-2027 PN application packet: competitive, limited seats; age 18 at program start; ACT math 19/reading 20/English 18 or Accuplacer NG 250 in math (QAS), reading and writing, scores within 3 years (TEAS only for applicants not accepted to the SoLAcc RN program); SoLAcc institutional GPA 2.10 or higher; $20 processing fee charged on submission. Cycles: Spring 2027 Morgan City applications Sep 7 to Oct 9, 2026; Fall 2027 Lafayette day, Abbeville, Crowley and Opelousas applications Mar 15 to Apr 9, 2027. After acceptance: HS transcript or HiSET/GED, physical exam, TB test and immunizations, AHA BLS CPR, LSBPNE criminal background check with fingerprints and LSBPNE student application. Program is 4 semesters; optional A&P, nutrition, medical terminology, English, algebra courses and CNA/MA/EMT certification add selection points.

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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Acceptees

Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.

Cherri Babe

#Accepted#Associate Degree in Nursing

Accepted toSouth Louisiana Community College

LPN starting ADN program · South Louisiana · future RN

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