CEI is proud to offer quality nursing education and a variety of affordable pathways in this high demand health profession. With competitive salary, job stability and a personal impact on the lives of patients, nursing can be an enjoyable career.
The LPN program is a short, two semester, intense and comprehensive program that prepares graduates to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a doctor or a registered nurse. LPNs are integral members of the health care team and assist in assessing clients for educational, physiological, psychosocial, comfort, and safety needs; assist in planning and coordinating care; and gathering data. They provide basic bedside care, take vital signs, do dressings and treatments, insert catheters, collect samples from clients for testing, perform routine lab tests, administer prescribed medications, and start intravenous fluids. LPNs practice in long-term care facilities, physician offices or clinics, hospitals, home health, rehabilitation centers and acute care settings.
The Practical Nursing (PN) program is operated with the approval of the State Board of Nursing. The student will graduate with an Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) and will be required to pass a state licensure examination, NCLEX-PN, to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Entrance Requirements
- All applicants must be 18 years of age.
- Student must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Candidate must be admitted as a CEI matriculated student one month prior to the professional application deadlines. The professional application deadlines are March 1st and October 1st.
- For transfer credit, you must request official transcripts/documents to be sent directly from the college for all colleges where prerequisite coursework has been completed.
Professional Program Application Requirements
The Licensed Practical Nursing (PN) program is a competitive entry program and qualified applicants are reviewed and accepted on a first come first serve basis. Completion/submission of a PN professional application does not guarantee acceptance into the professional program. There is no wait list for this program. Applicants must reapply each year.
The Licensed Practical Nursing (PN) professional application deadlines are March 1st and October 1st. All forms and links are located on the CEI practical nursing webpage. Incomplete application submissions will not be considered. A limited number of students will be admitted each year.
- Minimum grade of a C+ (77%) or higher in all prerequisite courses
- Complete and submit online PN professional program application by the following deadlines:
- March 1st - fall semester start
- October 1st - spring semester start
Application: https://cei.elluciancrmrecruit.com/ApplyProgramApplications
An application checklist is provided on the CEI nursing webpage to assist and provide direction with required application documentation and post-acceptance documentation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the checklist.
Application Checklist: https://cei.edu/falcons/resources/programs/health/practical-nursing-application-checklist-5-11-23.pdf
Program Costs
In addition to the registration fees, a Practical Nursing student can expect to spend an approximate total of $5,000 on books, uniforms, supplies, testing fees, NCLEX application, and graduation.
Additional Information
- One cohort of 30 students is admitted each semester.
- Accepted students are required to attend mandatory orientation.
- All nursing students must maintain a C+ (77%) or higher in all nursing courses in order to progress in the program. In addition, all nursing students must maintain a minimum of 77% test average.
- The curriculum and course requirements may be academically rigorous.
- Accepted students are required to complete clinical hours in a variety of clinical settings. Students must be of sound mind and physical strength to safely complete required hours.
- Student may come in contact with blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases and all students in the nursing program and must follow proper OSHA and CDC procedures and practice standard precautions.
- It is recommended that students planning to continue on to their RN and BSN take the following courses:
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrate compassionate and culturally competent patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Nursing Judgment: Utilize nursing judgment to participate in the development and assist in the implementation of safe, quality care.
- Active Learning: Actively seek quality information from current, reliable sources to maintain current best practices in nursing.
- Professional Identity: Exhibit professional values and attributes of a Practical Nurse.
- Forty-two (42) Credits
- Financial Aid Eligible