Becoming an LPN in Jacksonville

Last Updated/Verified: Mar 22, 2024

Jacksonville is a wonderful place to enter the nursing profession as a licensed practical nurse. In a 2021 report, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found 3,120 licensed practical nurses in Jacksonville. That is 18% of the total number of nurses in Jacksonville.

Through the next decade, demand for all nursing will increase through a combination of an aging population, better healthcare, and longevity. This makes practical nursing a great career choice for those interested in healthcare.

Typically, a full-time LPN program can be completed in 12-15 months. A part-time program (where available) can be finished in around 24-30 months. Students learn through a mix of classroom study, simulated healthcare scenarios, and actual frontline healthcare in a medical facility. Some programs require a capstone project.

The organization responsible for approving programs and issuing nursing licenses is the Florida Board of Nursing.

Practical Nursing students can expect to study these subjects:

Human development
Physiology and anatomy
Human nutrition
Pediatric care
Maternity care
Obstetrics and gynecology
Elder care
Psychology for nursing
Pharmacology
Mental health nursing
Professional skills
Composition

Schools That Offer LPN Programs in Jacksonville, FL

Florida State College – Jacksonville

Website: https://www.fscj.edu/academics/areas-of-study/health-human-services/Practical-Nursing
Address: 101 W State St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-633-8100

Students are required to gain clinical experience through classroom study and actual clinical experiences. However, the school also prides itself on teaching compassion and good bedside manner alongside practical skills courses such as information technology in a health setting, medical terminology, and administering medication. In total, students complete 1,350 study hours throughout the program.

Admission Requirements:

Supply TABE scores: 572 in language, 563 in reading, and 577 in math and HESI Admission Assessment (A2 scores) in grammar, reading, vocabulary, math.
CPR certification with BLS for Healthcare Providers
High school diploma or GED
Submit to a physical exam
Submit to a criminal background check
Drug screening

Employment Opportunities for LPNs in Jacksonville

Practical Nurses in Jacksonville will often find employment available at the following organizations:

Other healthcare facilities:

Jacksonville NCLEX-PN Pass Rates

	Jacksonville	Florida
NCLEX-PN Students Total	134	2,797
NCLEX-PN Students Passed	117	1,929
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate	87.6%	69.0%

Top Ranked LPN Programs in Jacksonville

Listed below are the top LPN schools in Jacksonville based on our LPN program rankings for FL out of 88 other accredited programs offered in the state: