Nursing Programs

Practical Nursing

Jumpstart your nursing career with hands-on training in Carrington College’s Practical Nursing program. We offer a quick path to becoming a nurse working under the guidance of registered nurses and physicians. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Program Details

What Will I learn

Carrington College’s Practical Nursing program provides the clinical skills and foundational knowledge to care for patients in nursing and residential care facilities, physicians offices, hospitals, and home health settings. Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

Implement a plan of care that provides safe, quality patient centered care to persons throughout the lifespan and across the health/wellness continuum that creates an environment promoting caring and professionalism with consideration for the patient’s cultural/societal beliefs and practices.
Apply knowledge to concepts in the care of patients throughout the lifespan and across the health/wellness continuum.
Demonstrate effective communication and behaviors with healthcare stakeholders that is consistent with the practical nursing scope of practice and adhering to legal and ethical frameworks.

With a fast-track path to a career in nursing and a strong foundation for continued learning, this program helps prepare you to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Location Availability

Carrington College is proud to offer our Practical Nursing program at multiple locations around the Western U.S. To learn more about our locations, explore their pages.

Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

The Practical Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Boise, Idaho is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000.

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

Effective September 5, 2024: The Practical Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is a candidate for initial accreditation by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The candidacy status expires on September 5, 2026. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404 975 5000.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

Carrington College holds full approval for its Practical Nursing program and its associate degree professional nursing education program. The Idaho Board of Nursing issued a certificate of approval. Board offices are located at the Division of Occupational & Professional License (DOPL), 11341 West Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714. Their mailing address is DOPL, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0063. The Idaho Board of Nursing’s website is www.ibn.idaho.gov. Questions may be directed to HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov or 208 577 2476.

The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted full approval with warning to offer Practical Nursing in the State of New Mexico, 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM, 87110; mailing address PO Box 3628, Albuquerque, NM 87190, 505 841 8340, https:/bon.nm.gov/.

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Program Specific Disclosures

Licensure Exam Pass Rates

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requires that the following student achievement outcome data be made publicly available.

Graduates’ success on the licensure and/or certification examination
Students’ completion of the nursing program
Graduates obtaining a job

To view this information for Carrington College’s ACEN – accredited nursing programs, click here.

Continuing Education For Graduates

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REAL WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, you’re certain to be prepared for your career.

START YOUR PATH

Earn a Practical Nursing certificate in as few as 12 months.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Conveniently available at several of our campuses.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by program and location.

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Discover What It’s Like to Train to Become a Nurse at Carrington College

Carrington has taught me that even though healthcare is science, it is also an art. We help patients out not with just medicine but by caring and support. Sometimes the best medicine is to sit, listen, and be there for the patient.

MERCEDES G.

2021 STUDENT, PRACTICAL NURSING

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Check Out Our Guide on Becoming a Practical Nurse

Licensed practical nurses provide basic medical care under the direction of a registered nurse. One benefit of a practical nursing position is that it is a quick way to enter the healthcare field. LPN is an entry-level nursing designation. Find out more in our career guide.