• The first step is to complete the free, online application.  
• Once the application is completed, a member of our admissions team will contact you with next steps.

• A high school diploma (or equivalent), or a GED
• Satisfactory references

• Yes, there will be a mandatory orientation on first day of class. 

• Our Nursing Program offers two flexible pathways to help students achieve their nursing career goals: a Full-Time Program and a Part-Time Evening Program.
• The Full-Time Program lasts 10 months, starting in mid-August and completing in early June. Classes are held Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Once clinical rotations begin, they replace class days and occur 2-3 days per week at designated clinical sites. Clinical hours are from 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM.
• The Part-Time Evening Program spans 18 months, beginning in early September and ending in June of the second year. Classes take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Clinical rotations occur every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM at assigned clinical sites.

• Enrollees are expected to be on time for each and every class and/or clinical and follow the schedule as outlined for the program.

• The current total cost of the program including books and fees is approximately $17,589, which makes the School of Practical Nursing at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center one of the most affordable LPN programs in Northeast Ohio.

Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans are available to those who qualify. Students are responsible for submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is reviewed and processed by the U.S. Department of Education. Other financial resources may be available to qualified candidates, including Veteran Affairs benefits, Ohio Means Jobs, and private loans. Please see our Financial Aid page for more information.

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• Successful graduates receive a diploma in Practical Nursing, achieve IV certification, and are eligible to sit for the Licensed Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).  Upon successful achievement on the NCLEX-PN, you will officially be able to apply for your LPN license in Ohio or any state where you live.

• The School of Nursing at CVCC is part of a state-wide career credit transfer articulation agreement (CT)2 with diploma, Associates Degree, and Baccalaureate RN programs throughout Ohio.  This means some of your credits may be accepted by the RN program of your choosing. 

• LPNs are currently needed throughout the continuum of health care, with continued demand projected far into the future. The current average national wage for an LPN is $28.72/hour, or around $59,730 annually (source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).