CEI proudly offers quality nursing education and affordable pathways in this high-demand health profession. Nursing provides competitive salaries, job stability, and a significant personal impact on patient lives, making it a rewarding career choice.
Our LPN program is designed for those eager to make a difference in patient care and seeking a quick entry into nursing. This intensive two-semester program equips graduates with the skills to provide direct patient care under a doctor or registered nurse’s supervision. As vital members of the healthcare team, LPNs assess educational, physiological, psychosocial, comfort, and safety needs; assist in care planning and coordination; and gather data. They perform essential tasks such as basic bedside care, taking vital signs, applying dressings, inserting catheters, collecting samples for testing, conducting routine lab tests, administering medications, and starting IV fluids. LPNs find employment opportunities in diverse settings including long-term care facilities, physician offices, hospitals, home health agencies, rehabilitation centers, and acute care environments.
The Practical Nursing (PN) program is approved by the Idaho State Board of Nursing. Graduates earn an Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC) and must pass the NCLEX-PN and receive Idaho Board of Nursing approval to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Entrance Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before the program starts.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- All prerequisites must be completed by the application time, except for in-progress courses being taken at CEI,
- All prerequisites must have a minimum grade of C+.
- Requires a current CNA license, completion of EIRMC’s StarTech course, or a minimum C+ in CEI’s NUR 101.
- Must be admitted as a CEI matriculated student one month before application deadlines (March 1st/October 1st).
- Transfer credits require official transcripts from all colleges attended for prerequisite courses to be sent to CEI by the application deadline
- Must have completed background check within two months prior to application deadline (see application for further details)
Professional Program Application Requirements
The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at our institution operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants who are not accepted must reapply in subsequent years.
Applicaton Deadlines and Process
- Deadlines for submitting your LPN program application are March 1st for the fall semester and October 1st for the spring semester.
- You can find the application, alongside necessary forms and links, on the CEI Practical Nursing webpage. Remember, only complete applications will be considered. Each year, only a select number of students gain admission.
- Applications can be submitted online here: LPN Program Application.
- A helpful application checklist is available on the CEI nursing webpage. It is strongly recommended that you review the checklist to ensure you’ve met all reqirements. Application Checklist
Program Costs
Beyond registration fees, LPN students should anticipate spending around $5,000 on textbooks, uniforms, supplies, testing fees, NCLEX application, and graduation expenses.
Additional Program Details
- The program admits one group (cohort) of 30 students each semester.
- If accepted, attendance at a mandatory orientation session is required.
- Continuation in the program requires maintaining a grade of C+ (77%) or higher in all nursing courses, as well as a 77% average on all tests.
- The program is academically demanding and includes comprehensive coursework and clinical requirements.
- Accepted students will fulfill clinical hours in various healthcare settings and must be physically and mentally prepared to safely complete these hours.
- Nursing students will encounter blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases and must adhere to OSHA and CDC guidelines and standard precautions.
For Those Considering Further Education:
Students planning to advance to their Registered Nurse (RN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are advised to take NUTR 239 instead of HCT 125.
This overview aims to clarify the LPN program application process and requirements. It is crucial to carefully review all documentation and ensure your application is complete and submitted by the designated deadlines.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrate compassionate and culturally competent patient-centered care in the Licensed Practical Nurse’s role 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 as appropriate at a Licensed Practical Nurse’s level, to maintain current best practices in nursing.
- Professional Identity: Exhibit professional values and attributes of a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Forty-three (43) Credits
- Financial Aid Eligible
LPN Program Map
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