Care for Your Community — Earn Your Certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Earn your degree on your time
At Goodwin, we believe your personal priorities are just as important as earning your certificate. Our LPN program is offered in the days and evenings, giving you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals.
Prepare to make a meaningful difference
Goodwin University has graduated over 3,800 nurses since 2005, and you could be next!* Our LPN certificate is a pathway to legal certification — designed to prepare you with the skills necessary to complete your NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
Achieve an in-demand career
Across the country, the need for qualified and compassionate nurses is growing. In fact, LPNs in Connecticut make a median annual salary of $64,757!** When you choose to enroll in LPN school at Goodwin, you’ll begin your journey to a rewarding career in a stable field — leading you to a fulfilling future and financial security.
LPN scholarship opportunity for certified nursing assistants
All licensed CNAs are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.*** This offer is limited to the first 100 applicants. Contact an admissions officer to learn more!
Take a sneak peek inside our LPN Lab!
At Goodwin, our LPN program is designed to meet your personal and professional needs. It’s offered in the days and evenings, giving you the flexibility you need to pursue your certificate.
Fast-track your career with flexible scheduling
At Goodwin, we believe your personal priorities are just as important as earning your certificate. Our LPN program is offered in the days and evenings. You can earn your certificate in 16‑28 months — fast-tracking your journey from college to career.
We also offer convenient campus locations in East Hartford and Bridgeport, so you can take classes closer to home!
LPN curriculum
Goodwin University’s LPN school serves as a pathway to state certification. As you develop fundamental skills and knowledge in the classroom, you’ll apply your learning in the field with hands-on clinical opportunities across the state — helping you gain the background and training necessary to take the NCLEX-PN with confidence.
Coursework includes:
| PN 101 | Growth & Development I |
| PN 105 | Pharmacology |
| PN 107 | Mental Health |
An affordable education
Everyone’s financial needs are different. At Goodwin University, our Financial Aid team is ready to help make your education more affordable. You may be eligible for grants and scholarships that don’t have to be paid back, student loans that have to be repaid, and work-study opportunities that provide a regular paycheck.
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Which Nursing program is right for you?
| LPN | RN (ADN) | ABSN | RN-to-BSN | FNP | PMHNP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | On-campus (days and evenings) |
On-campus (days and evenings) |
Hybrid (online and on-campus) |
Online |
Hybrid (online and on-campus) |
Hybrid (online and on-campus) |
| Duration once accepted | 16-28 months |
20 months part-time |
16 months full-time |
12 months part-time |
7 semesters part-time |
7 semesters part-time |
| Start term | Spring, summer, fall |
Spring, summer, fall |
Fall |
Spring, summer, fall |
Fall |
Fall |
| Bachelor’s degree required? | No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| TEAS scores required? | Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| RN license required? | No |
No |
No (not required to start program) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Completion of prerequisites required? | N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Program outcomes | Our LPN curriculum and training is designed to prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to pass the NCLEX-PN. |
Our ADN curriculum will allow students to work as registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. |
Fast-track to BSN and RN licensure for career change. |
Advance as a BSN-prepared RN and expand leadership opportunities. |
Become a Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN) providing primary care. |
Become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN) focused on mental health care. |
| Want to learn more? |
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The LPN program at Goodwin University is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing.
* Graduates of Goodwin's ADN, ABSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and APRN programs
** CT Department of Labor, 2023
*** There are state restrictions for out-of-state candidates that we will need to clarify before candidates begin the application process.