LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by North Florida Technical College Starke, Florida

Overview

Tuition $8,800

Licensure pass rate (2025) 92.5%

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 North Florida Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Immunizations
Background check
Drug screen

nftc.edu no longer resolves; the college now lives at nftc.bradfordschools.org. 2027/2028 PN Application Process packet: 1350 hour full-time day program Aug 2027 to June 2028 and part-time program Aug 2027 to Feb 2029; TEAS 7 overall 55%+ ($75 testing fee, up to 3 attempts) then TABE or exemption ($20) before receiving the application packet; completed application due in person by May 14, 2027. Age 18 by clinicals, Hepatitis B series, FDLE Level II background check ($85) and drug test ($125) after selection. Estimated program cost $8,800 with $1,000 due July 2027.

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 North Florida Technical College. Open a category to see each one.