The Chicago School-College of Nursing LPN Program in Richardson, TX

The LPN program at The Chicago School-College of Nursing provides a pathway to a fulfilling career in healthcare. This comprehensive program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. The curriculum covers essential topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, and mental health nursing. Students benefit from a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experience, and extensive clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world situations. The program typically lasts around 12-18 months and prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-PN examination, which is required for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. LPNs provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and educate patients and their families. Career opportunities for LPNs exist in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare facilities. Some graduates may choose to further their education and pursue an RN degree through an LPN-to-RN bridge program.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at The Chicago School-College of Nursing 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.