LPN Programs in Connecticut

According to the regulations in Connecticut, all licensed practical nursing applicants must successfully complete one of the approved LPN programs in Connecticut before you can take the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). There are a number of accredited LPN schools in Connecticut.You will need to provide proof of at least 12 years of school or a high school diploma or the equivalent before you can enroll in one of the LPN programs in Connecticut. You may also need to fulfill other requirements for enrollment as set by each school’s admissions office.

LPN Jobs in Connecticut

2011 Employment: 8,970
2018 Projected Employment: 9,530

The Connecticut Department of Public Health states that you are required the following in order to be employed as a licensed practical nurse:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved LPN program
• Passing marks on the NCLEX-PN
• Pass a drug screening and criminal background check