Practical Nursing
Our Practical Nursing program prepares students to meet the licensure requirements for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), as established by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE).
The program progresses from simple to complex and consists of classroom instruction, lab practicum, and supervised clinical activities in accredited hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care agencies.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WHEN/WHERE: PN programs are offered at our Abbeville, Crowley, Lafayette, Morgan City, Opelousas, St. Martinville, and Ville Platte campuses. Night classes are available in Lafayette.
DEGREE PLANS:
- Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing Fall Start - 4 semesters
- Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing Spring Start - 4 semesters (2025-2026 coming soon)
- Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing Fall Start - 4 semesters)
- Associate of Applied Science in Practical Nursing Spring Start - 4 semesters (2025-2026 coming soon)
- 2024-2025 Degree Plans
- 2023-2024 Degree Plans
- 2022-2023 Degree Plans
- 2021-2022 Degree Plans
| Campus | application cycle | cohort begins | application cycle | cohort begins | |
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| ABBEVILLE | Fall 25 | Spring 26 | Spring 27 |
Fall 27 |
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| CROWLEY | Fall 25 | Spring 26 | Spring 27 | Fall 27 |
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| LAFAYETTE | Spring 25 | Fall 25 | Spring 26 | Fall 26 |
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| OPELOUSAS | Spring 25 | Fall 25 | Spring 26 | Fall 26 |
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| MORGAN CITY | Fall 25 | Spring 26 | Fall 26 | Spring 27 | |
| ST MARTINVILLE | Spring 26 | Fall 26 | Fall 27 | Spring 28 | |
| VILLE PLATTE | Spring 26 | Fall 26 | Fall 27 | Spring 28 |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We train student nurses to become Licensed Practical Nurses who are prepared to accept employment throughout Acadiana. Whether you want to work in a hospital, physician's office, nursing care facility, school, or in home healthcare services, SoLAcc will prepare you for life as a nurse after graduation.
Average Salary: $51,700
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2023)
Flexible Options
Choose your career pathway with different track options. And once you graduate, you'll get licensed by passing the NCLEX exam. Then, you can begin your career right away, or continue your education to get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nursing: 4 semesters
Registered Nursing: 2 years + prerequisites
LPN to RN: 3 semesters + prerequisites
financial aid
Students enrolling in this program are eligible for the following financial aid options:
GETTING STARTED
The Practical Nursing department prepared an information packet containing the minimum requirements, application instructions, and application deadlines. Applicants should begin the process by reading the entire packet found below.
contact
To discuss program details and enrollment, please contact:
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