LPN Certificate Program Requirements

licensed practical nursing certificate requirements

Admission requirements

Step 1: Prepare for and take the TEAs Exam through ATI

  • TEAs scores must be officially received by February 27, 2026.
    • Be sure to give yourself enough time to submit your transcript. It can take up to 4 business days for your Official TEAS Transcript to be submitted to your institution. Please make sure to account for “submission time” when selecting a test date.
  • Admissions will ONLY be in contact after an official score of 48% or higher is received directly from the ATI site.
    • Unofficial scores are not accepted; scores must be transferred through ATI to Goodwin U LPN.
    • If you have previously taken the TEAs exam, scores are valid for 5 years
  • Both the TEAs website and Study.com have great materials students can purchase to help you prep for the exam.

Step 2: After passing the TEAs Exam & transferring your score, an Admissions Officer will notify you that your score has been officially received from ATI.

Applications

  • Complete the general application to Goodwin University
  • Complete the LPN programmatic application.
    • An Admissions Officer will send you the LPN application after you have transferred a TEAs score (48% or higher) to Goodwin U LPN through the ATI website. TEAs scores must be officially received by February 27, 2026.
  • Submit proof of high school completion (official high school or GED transcript)
    • High School diplomas: an Admissions Officer will provide you with a form to complete, authorizing Goodwin University to initiate a request for your high school transcript.
      • A hold will be placed on your student account if your high school/GED transcript is not received during your first semester.
      • Students who graduated from Caribbean high schools must submit their CXC exam results directly to Goodwin University.

Step 3:

Applicants who score 48% or higher on the TEAs will need to submit clinical health items: no exemptions are permitted. See the dropdown below for the full list of items that will need to be submitted to the LPN department. This is for planning purposes only. Please do not submit any health materials to Goodwin University until the LPN Dept contacts you directly for the next steps on how to submit materials.

Please be aware that the LPN department will collect the following materials from students. This is for planning purposes only. Please do not submit any health materials to Goodwin University until LPN contacts you for next steps on how to submit items.

  • Physical exam from a health care provider
    • A Goodwin University Physical Form will be provided to applicants who pass the TEAs exam. Only this form will be accepted.
    • This report will describe the student's physical and emotional health prior to starting the program. Submit your physical exam completed and signed by a medical professional in the past 12 months. Physical Exam MUST include physician stamp OR contain a physician provided DEA number. Only required upon entrance to the program.
  • Immunizations: All required immunizations must be completed before the start of the first nursing course. No exemptions are permitted.
    • MMR (Measles, mumps, & rubella)
    • Varicella (Chicken pox)
    • Hepatitis B: the Hepatitis B vaccine series which may be in progress. If a student elects not to have the Hepatitis B vaccine series, a signed declination form must be in his/her file.
    • Tuberculosis (TB)
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDaP)
  • Influenza vaccination: All students in the program must receive a flu vaccine annually No exemptions are permitted.
  • COVID-19 and booster: Submit documentation of your COVID-19 vaccination(s) (1st and 2nd). If your series is in process, submit your first vaccine and a new alert will be created for you to provide your second vaccination, if applicable. Documentation must include the vaccine manufacturer and Lot#. No exemptions are permitted.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification: The only 2 courses accepted are Healthcare Provider BLS (American Heart) and Professional Rescuer BLS (American Red Cross).
  • Background check/drug screen: All students accepted to the LPN program must submit to a background check and drug screening. Goodwin University covers the cost through the Navigators Scholarship for LPN certificate. However, if the drug screen result is “negative dilute,” the student must assume the cost of a second drug screen. A positive drug screen, not substantiated by a healthcare provider, will prevent the student from entering the program. Students will be notified if the background check reveals any criminal record that might interfere with future licensure. If a clinical facility prohibits the student from participating in a clinical experience based on this result, the department will make two additional attempts to place the student in an alternative facility. If neither of the two further attempts yields a placement for the student, (s)he will not be permitted to progress with the program.

Any questions regarding documentation should be referred to the clinical coordinator Sue Jahn at .

The deadline to submit all clinical health items is Monday 4/6/26 at 12 p.m.. Seats in the program are limited, and first come, first serve. You must clear your health items with the LPN department and complete the financial aid or payment plan process to secure a seat.

Step 4:

Once all above materials are received & verified as complete by LPN department, applicants must:

  • Have a valid FAFSA on file
    • The financial aid office may need to collect additional documentation once your FAFSA is reviewed.
  • Meet with a financial aid counselor to accept your awards.
    • Enrollment into the program is not complete until you meet with one of our counselors to sign off to accept your aid
  • Students who are not utilizing financial aid must meet with our Business Office to set up a payment plan

Reminder: Seats in the program are limited, and first come, first serve. You must clear your health items with the LPN department and complete the financial aid or payment plan process to secure a seat.

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