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Named #1 College for Women in Connecticut
Recognized by Newsweek for our commitment to student support, career-focused education, and helping students achieve their goals.
Prepare to make a meaningful difference
Goodwin University has graduated over 3,800 nurses since 2005, and you could be next!1 Our Practical Nursing 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!2 When you choose to enroll in the Practical Nursing program at Goodwin, you’ll begin your journey to a rewarding career in a stable field — leading you to a fulfilling future and financial security.
Practical Nursing scholarship opportunity for certified nursing assistants
All licensed CNAs are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.3
This offer is limited to the first 100 applicants. Contact an admissions officer to learn more!
Take a sneak peek inside our Practical Nursing Lab!
At Goodwin, our Practical Nursing 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.
Practical Nursing curriculum
Goodwin University’s Practical Nursing program serves as a pathway to state certification. You can complete the program in as few as 16 months full time, while developing fundamental nursing skills in the classroom and applying your learning through hands-on clinical opportunities across Connecticut.4
Coursework includes:
| PN 101 | Growth and Development I |
| PN 105 | Pharmacology |
| PN 107 | Mental Health Nursing |
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.
Goodwin University was rated among the most affordable universities in Connecticut for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.5
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Which Nursing program is right for you?
| Practical Nursing | RN (ADN) | ABSN | RN-to-BSN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format | On campus (days) |
On campus (days and evenings) |
Hybrid (online and on campus) |
Online |
| Duration once accepted | 16 months full time |
20 months part time |
16 months full time |
12 months part time |
| Start term | Spring, summer, fall |
Spring, summer, fall |
Fall |
Spring, summer, fall |
| Bachelor’s degree required? | No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| TEAS scores required? | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| RN license required? | No |
No |
No (not required to start program) |
Yes |
| Completion of prerequisites required? | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Named #1 college for women in CT
Goodwin University was named the #1 college for women in Connecticut by Newsweek, recognizing our commitment to access, support, and career-focused education.
CT's top LPN program
Goodwin University’s Practical Nursing program was ranked the #1 LPN Program in Connecticut by PracticalNursing.org.
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1 Graduates of Goodwin’s ADN, ABSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and APRN programs
2 CT Department of Labor, 2023
3 There are state restrictions for out-of-state candidates that we will need to clarify before candidates begin the application process.
4 Additional time is required to complete prerequisite courses.
5 Affordable Degree Guide, 2025