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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Charles A Jones Career and Education Center Sacramento, California

Overview

Tuition $25,100
Licensure pass rate (2025) 56%
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 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Prerequisite courses
  • CPR certification
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • Immunizations
  • Interview
  • Transcripts

Nursing entrance exam (Kaplan, C-Net, HESI or TEAS accepted) plus CASAS Reading 248 / Math 236; prerequisites Math for Medications, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology; active CNA license at enrollment, CPR/First Aid, 2-step TB, physical, interview with Director. 41-week program (45 calendar weeks) running Jan 4 - Dec 17, 2027; $25,100 plus books and materials.

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 Charles A Jones Career and Education Center. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

3

Certifications

2

Health and background checks

3

Application basics

2

Prep courses

3