Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Emerald Coast Technical College DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Overview
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 Emerald Coast Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
1350 clock hour program (45 weeks) on Main Campus (DeFuniak Springs) and Watersound campus. Admission: high school diploma/GED, 18+, ATI TEAS, background check and fingerprinting through Walton County School District, urine drug screen, physical with PPD/TB test. Upcoming deadlines: Nov 1, 2026 for March 2027 day class (Main), Feb 1, 2027 for June 2027 day class (Watersound), Mar 1, 2027 for Aug 2027 evening class (Main). In-state tuition and fees $8,084.50 for 2026-2027; 2025 NCLEX-PN licensure rate 96% at Main Campus.
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 Emerald Coast Technical College. Open a category to see each one.