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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Carrington College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico

Overview

Duration 12 months
Accreditor ACEN
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 Carrington College-Albuquerque asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • CPR certification

Offered in Albuquerque NM and Boise ID. Minimum age 18; ATI TEAS with a minimum composite (score not stated); background check and drug screen within a set timeframe; current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. As few as 12 months; tuition in the academic catalog; NCLEX-PN rate only in a .docx ACEN disclosure.

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Carrington College-Albuquerque. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

1

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

4

Application basics

1