LPN Training in Arizona

University of Phoenix

For those individuals who already work as licensed practical nurses, the University of Phoenix offers a Bachelor of Science degree specifically for LPNs – the Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

The degree program consists of a series of subjects that may include family nursing, pediatric clients, mental health nursing, community nursing practice, health policy, using nursing research, and professional development for nurses.

Bachelor.
Licensed Practical Nurse to BS in Nursing.
Tucson, Phoenix.

Fortis College

Diploma.
Practical Nursing.
Phoenix.

How to Become an LPN in Arizona
To become an LPN in Arizona you will need to:

1. Attend a nursing school approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and have the Director send a Certificate of Completion to the Board. If you do not become licensed within two years of graduation, you will need to complete a refresher course first. Graduates of out-of-state programs will need their nursing school to send their transcripts to the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
2. Register for the NCLEX-PN exam online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex. The exam fee is $200.
3. Apply for licensure with the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Your application must include:
1. A completed application form. Get one at http://www.azbn.gov/documents/applications/App%20Packet%20Downloads/RN_LPN%20Exam%20Pkt%202009.pdf.
2. Your fingerprint results from the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the FBI.
3. A check for $350 made out to the Arizona State Board of Nursing. This is $300 for the application fee and $50 for the fingerprint fee.
4. Once authorized by the Board to proceed, take and pass the NCLEX-PN exam.
5. Receive your license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

You can monitor the status of your application at www.azbn.gov/onlineverification.aspx.  

LPN licenses in Arizona must be renewed every two years for a fee of $160. The renewal form is available at http://www.azbn.gov/documents/applications/App%20Packet%20Downloads/RN_LPN%20Renewal%20Pkt%202009.pdf. You can also renew online at www.azbn.gov.

Other LPN schools in Arizona

Arizona Western College

Yuma
• (928) 317-6000
• 2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, Arizona 85365-8834

Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Chandler
• (480) 732-7000
• 2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85225-2499

Cochise College

Douglas
• (520) 364-7943
• 4190 W Highway 80, Douglas, Arizona 85607-9724

East Valley Institute of Technology

Mesa
• (480) 461-4000
• 1601 W Main St, Mesa, Arizona 85201

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher
• (928) 428-8322
• 615 N. Stadium Ave., Thatcher, Arizona 85552-0769

Gateway Community College

Phoenix
• (602) 392-5000
• 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Glendale Community College

Glendale
• (623) 845-3000
• 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, Arizona 85302

Mesa Community College

Mesa
• (602) 461-7000
• 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85202

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook
• (928) 524-7600
• 103 N. First Ave, Holbrook, Arizona 86025-0610

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix
• (602) 787-6500
• 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, Arizona 85032

Phoenix College

Phoenix
• (602) 264-2492
• 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85013

Pima Community College

Tucson
• (520) 206-4500
• 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85709-0001

Rio Salado College

Tempe
• (480) 517-8000
• 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale
• (480) 423-6000
• 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

Arizona Western College

Yuma
• (928) 317-6000
• 2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, Arizona 85365-8834

Chandler/Gilbert Community College

Chandler
• (480) 732-7000
• 2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, Arizona 85225-2499

Cochise College

Douglas
• (520) 364-7943
• 4190 W Highway 80, Douglas, Arizona 85607-9724

East Valley Institute of Technology

Mesa
• (480) 461-4000
• 1601 W Main St, Mesa, Arizona 85201

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher
• (928) 428-8322
• 615 N. Stadium Ave., Thatcher, Arizona 85552-0769

Gateway Community College

Phoenix
• (602) 392-5000
• 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Glendale Community College

Glendale
• (623) 845-3000
• 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, Arizona 85302

Mesa Community College

Mesa
• (602) 461-7000
• 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85202

Northland Pioneer College

Holbrook
• (928) 524-7600
• 103 N. First Ave, Holbrook, Arizona 86025-0610

Paradise Valley Community College

Phoenix
• (602) 787-6500
• 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, Arizona 85032

Phoenix College

Phoenix
• (602) 264-2492
• 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85013

Pima Community College

Tucson
• (520) 206-4500
• 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85709-0001

Rio Salado College

Tempe
• (480) 517-8000
• 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, Arizona 85281

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale
• (480) 423-6000
• 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

Southwest Skill Center-Campus of Estrella Mountain Community College

Avondale
• (623) 535-2700
• 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, Arizona 85323