LPN Programs in MN

LPN Programs in MNYou will need to complete one of the LPN programs in Minnesota in order to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) or the National League for Nursing State Board Test Pool Examination for Practical Nurse (SBTPE). Most of the LPN programs in Minnesota require that you have a high school diploma or an equivalent in order for you to enroll. The LPN schools in Minnesota have a great reputation. Contact the school’s admissions office before enrolling in a LPN program in Minnesota for any special requirements.

LPN Jobs in Minnesota

2011 Employment: 20,030
2018 Projected Employment: 23,640

The Minnesota Board of Nursing requires the following from anyone who wants to work as an LPN should be able to provide:

• Evidence of graduation from an approved practical nursing program
• Evidence of passing the NCLEX-PN
• Evidence that the applicant has not engaged in conduct warranting disciplinary action
• Evidence that the applicant is fluent in English
• Evidence of at least a 12th grade education and a high school diploma or its equivalent

LPN Salary in Minnesota

2011 Mean Hourly Wage: $19.09
2011 Mean Yearly Wage: $39,700
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. CareerOneStop

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