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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Northern Career Institute Eastlake, Ohio

Overview

Tuition $15,600
Licensure pass rate 98%
Duration 12–18 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 Northern Career Institute asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Apply through School application

What you'll need

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

Applicants must hold a current Ohio CNA credential (or equivalent), a Medical Assistant credential (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA), or pass a Medical Terminology prerequisite with a B or better; high school diploma or GED with official transcript; BCI&I background check with no criminal history, negative drug screen on first attempt and current AHA BLS CPR. Application deadline for the January 2027 cohort is stated only as early October. NCLEX-PN pass rate of 98% is stated without a year.

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 Northern Career Institute. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

1

Certifications

3

Health and background checks

2

Application basics

1