Practical Nursing

Our Practical Nursing program prepares students to meet the licensure requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as established by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE).

The program progresses from simple to complex and consists of classroom instruction, lab practicum, and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

WHEN/WHERE: PN programs are offered at our Abbeville, Crowley, Lafayette, Morgan City, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte campuses. Night classes are available in Lafayette.

DEGREE PLANS:

pn program start dates by campus 24-26

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We train student nurses to become Licensed Practical Nurses who are prepared to accept employment throughout Acadiana. Whether you want to work in a hospital, physician's office, nursing care facility, school, or in home healthcare services, SoLAcc will prepare you for life as a nurse after graduation.

Average Salary: $51,700
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2023)

Flexible Options

Choose your career pathway with different track options. And once you graduate, you'll get licensed by passing the NCLEX exam. Then, you can begin your career right away, or continue your education to get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Licensed Practical Nursing: 4 semesters
Registered Nursing: 2 years + prerequisites
LPN to RN: 3 semesters + prerequisites

financial aid

Students enrolling in this program are eligible for the following financial aid options:

GETTING STARTED

The Practical Nursing department prepared an information packet containing the minimum requirements, application instructions, and application deadlines.  Applicants should begin the process by reading the entire packet found below. 

contact

To discuss program details and enrollment, please contact:

Nursing and Allied Health

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