CUNY Medgar Evers College LPN Program in Brooklyn, NY

The LPN program at CUNY Medgar Evers College provides aspiring nurses with a comprehensive education and the necessary skills to enter the healthcare field as Licensed Practical Nurses. The curriculum typically encompasses foundational nursing principles, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory simulations and extensive clinical rotations in various healthcare settings throughout the New York City area, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios and develop critical thinking skills. A strong emphasis is placed on preparing students for the NCLEX-PN exam, ensuring they are well-equipped to pass and obtain their LPN license. The program generally takes approximately one to two years to complete, depending on whether it’s a full-time or part-time program. Upon graduation, LPNs are prepared to provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and assist in the overall care and treatment of patients, working under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. CUNY Medgar Evers College, with its diverse student body, also emphasizes cultural sensitivity, an important element of providing compassionate and effective patient care.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at CUNY Medgar Evers College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.